by Steve Driskill | Jan 20, 2016 | [sub] Alice step one, Subject Matter Eligibility
Operations that can be performed by humans without a computer are generally directed to an abstract idea despite any further recitation of computer hardware. Here, for example, a method of anonymously evaluating a potential borrower for a loan using a third-party...
by Steve Driskill | Jan 13, 2016 | [sub] inter partes review, PTO Procedure
Neither the AIA statute nor the Constitution precludes the same panel of the Board that made the decision to institute inter partes review from making the final determination. Background / Facts: The patent on appeal here from inter partes review proceedings at the...
by Steve Driskill | Jan 8, 2016 | [sub] teaching away, Obviousness
A proposed combination of prior art references does not have to be operable for all of the benefits disclosed in the reference being modified. Here, for example, a prima facie case of obviousness was found to be unrebutted by a showing that certain stability benefits...
by Steve Driskill | Jan 8, 2016 | [sub] doctrine of equivalents, Claim Interpretation
Even small differences in operation or design can be sufficient to defeat infringement under the doctrine of equivalents. Here, for example, a parallel architecture that inverted the order of operations for data encoding as compared to the claimed invention, and...
by Steve Driskill | Jan 1, 2016 | Year in Review
As 2015 officially comes to a close, we are pleased to present our annual comprehensive guide to all the happenings in patent prosecution case law over the last year. We hope that you will find it useful as a handy reference in your practice. Digital download: Year in...
