Why are omnibus claims rejected in patent applications?
Omnibus claims are typically rejected in patent applications because they are considered indefinite. The MPEP 2173.05(r) states: “This claim should be rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, second paragraph, because it is indefinite in that it fails to point out what is included or excluded by the claim language.” In other…
Read MoreWhat makes a Markush grouping proper?
A Markush grouping is considered proper if the members of the group share both: A “single structural similarity” A common use This requirement can be met in two ways: The alternatives are all members of the same recognized physical or chemical class or the same art-recognized class, and are disclosed in the specification or known…
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