Recently, I noted the PTO’s war on functional language. Basically, the PTO has slowly increased the language that will be presumed to be covered by 35 USC 112(6). Now, an… read more →
On Feb. 9, 2011, the issued new PTO guidelines (Supplementary Examination Guidelines for Determining Compliance With 35 U.S.C. 112) stating that a limitation will be interpreted as means plus function… read more →