If the prior art already addresses the motivation to combine, you have a hindsight-based rejection.

Why patent applications sometimes includes things those skilled in the art my think have nothing to do with the “invention.”

The PTAB uses the specification’s explanation of technical issues addressed by the invention to find that the claims overcome Section 101 by integrating an abstract idea into a practical application under the USPTO’s Revised Eligibility Guidelines.

If you allege an examiner is using advantages from the specification, make sure you cite to specification for support.

AI patent/article drafting – which one is easier?

Restrictions – how to think about them and respond.

Halloween at the PTAB can be a bit scary when dealing with obviousness

There is no such thing as “broad claims” or “narrow claims” in the abstract. It’s all relative to the state of the art.

Design Choice – compare and contrast two new informative decisions from the PTAB.

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