What are the four requirements imposed by 35 U.S.C. 101?

35 U.S.C. 101 imposes four main requirements for patent eligibility: The invention must fall within one of the four statutory categories: process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter. The invention must be directed to patent-eligible subject matter and not a judicial exception (unless it includes additional limitations amounting to significantly more than the exception). Only…

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What information can an examiner request about the invention’s utility?

An examiner can request various types of information about an invention’s utility during the patent examination process. According to MPEP 704.11(a), this may include: Specific utilities of the invention Actual utilities of the invention Contemplated uses of the invention Specific properties of the invention The MPEP states: ‘Information reasonably necessary for finding prior art ……

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