How does adding a generic computer to a claim affect patent eligibility?
Adding a generic computer or generic computer components to a claim does not automatically make it patent-eligible. The MPEP 2106.05(b) provides clear guidance on this matter: “Merely adding a generic computer, generic computer components, or a programmed computer to perform generic computer functions does not automatically overcome an eligibility rejection.” This principle is based on…
Read MoreCan a claim involving a computer still be considered a mental process?
Yes, a claim that requires a computer may still be considered a mental process. According to MPEP 2106.04(a)(2): Claims can recite a mental process even if they are claimed as being performed on a computer. The MPEP outlines three scenarios where a computer-related claim might still be considered a mental process: Performing a mental process…
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