What is Form Paragraph 7.05.015 used for in patent examination?
Form Paragraph 7.05.015 is used by patent examiners to reject claims under 35 U.S.C. 101 for lack of subject matter eligibility. According to MPEP 2106.07(a)(1), this form paragraph is specifically used:
“To identify the claim as a whole as being directed to an abstract idea and to identify the abstract idea the claim is directed to.”
The form paragraph helps examiners structure their rejection by:
- Stating that the claim is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 101
- Identifying the abstract idea to which the claim is directed
- Explaining why the identified limitation(s) fall within one of the abstract idea groupings
This standardized format ensures consistency in patent examination and clearly communicates the basis for rejection to applicants.
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Topics:
MPEP 2100 - Patentability,
MPEP 2106.07(A)(1) - Form Paragraphs For Use In Lack Of Subject Matter Eligibility Rejections,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure