What qualifies as a ‘mental process’ abstract idea in patent law?
‘Mental processes’ are concepts that can be performed in the human mind or with the aid of pen and paper. According to MPEP 2106.04(a)(2): The courts consider a mental process (thinking) that ‘can be performed in the human mind, or by a human using a pen and paper’ to be an abstract idea. Mental processes…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a claim limitation that can and cannot be practically performed in the human mind?
The distinction between claim limitations that can and cannot be practically performed in the human mind is crucial for determining whether a claim recites a mental process. According to MPEP 2106.04(a)(2): Claims do not recite a mental process when they do not contain limitations that can practically be performed in the human mind, for instance…
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