What should examiners do if an applicant argues that an additional element is not well-understood, routine, conventional activity?
When an applicant argues that an additional element is not well-understood, routine, conventional activity, examiners should take the following steps: Reevaluate whether it is readily apparent that the additional element is well-understood, routine, conventional activity in the relevant field. If it is not readily apparent, provide additional evidence to support the examiner’s position, as outlined…
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