Patent-Eligible Subject Matter (Section 101) Statements of Law


Summary

This practice note provides selected statements of law that describe the legal principles guiding the analysis of whether a patent claim is directed to patent-eligible subject matter. You may use these statements of law in briefs, opinion letters, and expert reports or declarations that discuss subject matter eligibility. These statements also serve as a starting point for further legal research on specific issues. In addition, they are a useful reference for patent prosecutors.