How should examiners respond to arguments about claim specificity and non-preemption?
When applicants argue that their claims are specific and do not preempt all applications of an exception, examiners should reconsider their eligibility analysis. The MPEP 2106.07(b) provides guidance: “If applicant argues that the claim is specific and does not preempt all applications of the exception, the examiner should reconsider Step 2A of the eligibility analysis,…
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