Patent eligibility is the first of three hurdles to be cleared in obtaining a patent (the other two are novelty and non-obviousness). This post is the first of a series that provides a digest of the law of...more
The issue of “functional claims” or “functional claiming” is one that receives a fair amount of attention, especially for claims covering computer software. The following Q&A explains what functional claiming is, why it is a...more
This post is part of a monthly series summarizing notable activity in patent litigation in the District of Massachusetts, including short summaries of substantive orders issued in pending cases....more