What are examples of ‘certain methods of organizing human activity’ that are considered abstract ideas?

According to MPEP 2106.04(a)(2), ‘certain methods of organizing human activity’ include: Fundamental economic principles or practices (including hedging, insurance, mitigating risk) Commercial or legal interactions (including agreements in the form of contracts, legal obligations, advertising, marketing or sales activities or behaviors, and business relations) Managing personal behavior or relationships or interactions between people (including social…

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What are “certain methods of organizing human activity” in the context of abstract ideas?

“Certain methods of organizing human activity” is one of the three main categories of abstract ideas outlined in MPEP 2106.04(a)(2). This category includes: Fundamental economic principles or practices Commercial or legal interactions Managing personal behavior or relationships or interactions between people The MPEP provides specific examples for each sub-category: “Fundamental economic principles or practices include…

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