In some instances, while use of “means for” language has reduced, alternative functional language like “a mechanism configured to” or “a module capable of” has increased over time. This surge in ...
A magistrate judge in the District of Delaware issued a Report and Recommendation, that found the sole asserted claim was a “single means” claim and therefore invalid for lack of enablement. In ...
Karen Potter Ph.D., Jeffrey Schmidt Ph.D. On March 18, 2024, the USPTO issued a memorandum to its Examiners reminding them of the resources and proper analysis for interpreting limitations under 35 ...
Counsel could be more hesitant to recommend means-plus-function claims for life sciences patents if the Federal Circuit rules against Xencor An upcoming case at the Court of Appeals for the Federal ...
Your working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation are core components of executive function (EF), an interrelated set of mental skills that lay the foundation for advanced cognitive ...