What are the rationales for obviousness rejections after KSR?

What are the rationales for obviousness rejections after KSR? Following the KSR v. Teleflex decision, the USPTO identified several rationales that may support a conclusion of obviousness. According to MPEP 2141, these rationales include: Combining prior art elements according to known methods to yield predictable results Simple substitution of one known element for another to…

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