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Understanding and Solutions of U.S.C. §101——Based on Comparative Study with SIPO Examination Practice on Patentable Subject Matter

China Invention and Patent

May 1, 2017

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In order to fully understand examination standards of 35 U.S.C. 101, 6 real cases provided by USPTO are analyzed according to SIPO examination practice on patentable subject matter of computer software related invention. The boundary of" significant more" rule from the 35 U.S.C 101 is tried to established, compared with methodology and conclusion of examination in SIPO. Thus Chinese applicants may find a way to compose US patent applications satisfied with 35 U.S.C. 101.