Patentable Subject Matter Reform

Thomas, John R.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Patent law and legislation;    Patents;    Intellectual property;   

RP-ID  :  R44943
RP-ID  :  R44943_2017Sep8

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report reviews the current law governing patentable subject matter and recent proposals for legislative reform. It begins by providing a basic overview of the patent system and introducing the principles of patentable subject matter. It then considers the leading Supreme Court decisions construing section 101 of the Patent Act. The report then considers the implications of these decisions within the information technology and life sciences industries. The report closes with a review of legislative reform options.