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Tag: Laws of Nature

Patentability of Laws of Nature

Author: Intellepedia
July 25, 2019
Intellectual Property, Patents

This post analyses the Mayo v Prometheus case and its impact on the patentability of laws of nature in the US. It explains the judicial reasoning that established the requirement of an innovative step beyond the mere application of natural laws for patent eligibility.

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Laws of Nature / State of Art Interface

Author: Intellepedia
October 29, 2012
Intellectual Property, Patents

This post explores how the laws of nature exclusion shapes patent eligibility, especially in biotechnology. It discusses key judicial decisions and the impact of state of the art on the scope of this legal doctrine.

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