MPEP Q&A 108: Computer Functions Recognized to be Well‐Understood, Routine, and Conventional Functions When They are Claimed in a Merely Generic Manner - a podcast by Lisa Parmley, USPTO Patent Practitioner #51006
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Question: List two computer functions recognized to be well‐understood, routine, and conventional functions when they are claimed in a merely generic manner. Answer: The courts have recognized the following computer functions to be well‐understood, routine, and conventional functions when they are claimed in a merely generic manner: Performing repetitive calculations, Receiving, processing, and storing data, Electronically scanning or extracting data from a physical document, Electronic recordkeeping, Automating mental tasks, and Receiving or transmitting data over a network, e.g., using the Internet to gather data. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in the following supplement: July 2015…
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