What is Form Paragraph 7.05.018 used for in patent examination?

Form Paragraph 7.05.018 is used in patent examination to address computer-implemented functional claim limitations in the context of subject matter eligibility rejections under 35 U.S.C. 101. According to MPEP 2106.07(a)(1), this form paragraph is used: “For computer-implemented functional claim limitations, to explain that the computer and algorithm are not sufficiently described.” Specifically, Form Paragraph 7.05.018…

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