United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officials recently reiterated to all patent examiners that they must provide clear, consistent analysis regarding means-plus-function and step-plus-function limitations. The goal of this USPTO memorandum is to provide applicants and courts with clarity on the USPTO’s position with respect to claim interpretation under 35 U.S.C. 112(f)….
By: Womble Bond Dickinson
By: Womble Bond Dickinson
