Several key cases support the invalidation of the Old Combination rejection: In re Bernhart: This case emphasized that statutory language is the proper basis for claim evaluation. The MPEP 2173.05(j) notes: “The court pointed out in In re Bernhart, 417 F.2d 1395, 163 USPQ 611 (CCPA 1969) that the statutory language (particularly point out and…

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