Author Archives: Warren Woessner

Does the “Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023” Revive Diagnostic Claims?

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Warren Woessner

On June 22, Senator Chris Coons, along with Thom Tillis introduced the “Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023” (hereinafter “the Act”) to amend 35 USC s. 101 to clarify the scope of patent-eligible subject matter. Section 100 would be amended … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Voids Amgen’s Patents using “Undue Experimentation” Standard

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Warren Woessner

In Appeal no. 21-257 (May 18, 2023), the Supreme Court affirmed the judgement of the Fed. Cir. by ruling that all of the claims of Amgen’s U.S. Patent nos. 8,829,165 and 8,859, 741 were invalid due to their failure to … Continue reading →

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From SLW International: Info on the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Warren Woessner

Guest contribution from SLW International: A short paper with information on the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court can be found here.

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Chromadex v. Elysium Health – It’s Only Natural!

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Warren Woessner

On February 13, 2023, a Fed. Cir. panel of Judges Prost, Chen and Stoll (Prost writing) held, in Appeal no. 2022-1116, that the asserted claims 1-3 of U.S. Patent No. 8,197, 807 are directed to unpatentable subject matter, namely to … Continue reading →

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