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CLS v. Alice Bank And The Cult Of The “Abstract Idea”

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Warren Woessner

Ex-Judge Michel’s compelling amicus brief – more on that in a future post—prompted me to take a quick look back at the evolution “abstract idea” as a patent-ineligible category of invention. This category of patent-ineligible invention is listed, along with … Continue reading →

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Stories I Missed In 2013

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Warren Woessner

Some IP Stories Do Not Have Much “It” Factor.  Just like there used to be, and I guess still are, “It Girls” in showbiz and fashion, there are “It Issues” in IP law. I know these decisions/controversies are very important … Continue reading →

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Michelle Lee becomes (Acting) Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Warren Woessner

Michelle Lee joined the USPTO as Director of the Silicon Valley Patent Office in 2012 (and apparently got her Reg. No. that year), after working as Deputy General Counsel of Google, and at Fenwick & West and Keker & Van … Continue reading →

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Donald Chisum Monograph: Cert. Grant in CLS Bank: Background and Commentary

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Warren Woessner

This is a guest post from the Chisum Patent Academy and is posted with their permission. Patents on Computer-Implemented Methods and Systems: The Supreme Court Grants Review (CLS Bank) (Dec. 10, 2013) The Chisum Patent Academy is pleased to provide … Continue reading →

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