Friday, October 25, 2019

[MPEP 2144.05] Obviousness of ranges

https://mpep.uspto.gov/RDMS/MPEP/print?version=E8r8&href=d0e211255.html

https://www.oblon.com/news/not-always-obvious-to-optimize-claimed-variables

A recent BPAI decision in Ex parte Collison (Appeal 2010-002734, in application serial no. 11/284,178, decision issued February 29, 2012) illustrates deficiencies to look for when evaluating an obviousness rejection supported by an optimization rational.

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