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Computer Readable Media Guidance From USPTO

Posted on : 28-01-2010 | By : Sarah | In : Legal Stuff, Patents

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For quite some time, the phrase “computer-readable media” in software claims has been a buzzword Examiners have latched onto for 101 rejections.  Yesterday, the USPTO released a guidance memo that provides specific language suggested for overcoming or avoiding these rejections.  Interestingly, addition of this suggested language to overcome rejection will not be considered new matter, regardless of whether the language is in the original specification.  One wonders if the USPTO will release more of these “preferred language” memos in the future to save additional 101 amendment time.

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