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© 2004, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. 248067.ppt
Computer-Related Patent Law, Strategy and Trends- Release 1.8
by
Michael Messinger, Director
April 2, 2004
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Strong Trends in Computer-Related Patents
Broader Reach of Subject MatterInternational HarmonizationIncreased Business Value
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Patent Right
Exclusive Right to Prevent Others from Making, Using, or Selling InventionTerritorial20 Years from Date Application is Filed
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Why?
Bargain TheoryNatural RightEconomic
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U.S. Patent Law - Sources of Authority
U.S. ConstitutionCongress - StatutesFederal Agency - USPTO Rule MakingFederal Courts - Unique Role of Federal Circuit
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Patentability Standards
Utility - 35 U.S.C. §101New - 35 U.S.C. §102Non-Obviousness - 35 U.S.C. §103– HPOSITA– Secondary Considerations
(long felt need, unexpected result, commercial success)
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USPTO
Maturing Examination PracticeSoftware GuidelinesFiner Subject Matter ClassificationLayered ReviewReexaminationDuty of DisclosureFilings
Application-Year Comparison
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Class 705 (Data Processing: Business Processing, Management) Class 345 (Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Class 707 (Database and File Management) Class 706 (Artificial Intelligence)
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Federal Courts
More Uniform Patent Law"Valid, Not Infringed"Markman PracticeStrong Remedies
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Watch Your Step
Wang v. AOL/Netscape (Fed. Cir. 1999)“displaying frames of data”
Microsoft v. Multi-Tech (Fed. Cir. 2004)“transmitting the outgoing packet stream”
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Strategy
Harvesting InventionsIdentifying Innovation of Value – Special Difficulties for Software
Nature of SoftwareNeed for Technical/Business/Legal
Increased Role of Computer-Related Patents in Company Life Cycle
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Hot Areas
Claim ConstructionQuality Patent Application DraftingMonetizing PatentsIndustry Practices: Standards, Open Source
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Innovate!