Application of Functional Claiming Limitations: The Practical Effects on Software-Related Patents.

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Title:	Application of Functional Claiming Limitations: The Practical Effects on Software-Related Patents.
Authors:	STEIDL, RYAN^1,2
Source:	Journal of Business & Technology Law. 2015, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p157-180. 24p.
Subjects:	Computer software laws, Patent suits, Patents, Lemley, Mark, College teachers
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	The author reflects on the impact of software-related patents in the U.S. with regard to limitations in functional claiming as of January 2015, highlighting professor Mark Lemley's approach to software-related patents. It states that the number of software-related patent lawsuits in the country has been increasing which present challenges including the structure of the software sector. Also explored are the use of functional claiming and treatment of software-related patents.
Database:	Engineering Source

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Abstract:	The author reflects on the impact of software-related patents in the U.S. with regard to limitations in functional claiming as of January 2015, highlighting professor Mark Lemley's approach to software-related patents. It states that the number of software-related patent lawsuits in the country has been increasing which present challenges including the structure of the software sector. Also explored are the use of functional claiming and treatment of software-related patents.
ISSN:	19415788