Patent Claims: Drafting Software and Computerized Method Claims

Become familiar with best practices for drafting patent claims to software and computerized method inventions in U.S. utility patent applications. With careful claim drafting, you can minimize the chances of a Section 101 rejection and increase the likelihood of overcoming any Section 101 rejection if you have the appropriate substance and language in the claims and written description to support a rebuttal.

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