What is the “mere drafting effort” exception in Step 2B of the patent eligibility analysis?
The “mere drafting effort” exception in Step 2B of the patent eligibility analysis refers to cases where the additional elements in a claim are simply an attempt to limit the use of an abstract idea to a particular technological environment or field of use. This exception is explained in MPEP 2106.05(h): “[S]imply limiting the use…
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