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Acquiring and Defending against Business Method and Software Patents


by Pavan Kumar Agarwal
Foley & Lardner LLP
Washington Office

February 24, 2008

Previously presented at a LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Counsel to Counsel session in April 2007

Challenges:

  • Business method patents -- Amorphous category that is difficult to define (not a standard "widget")
  • Recognition of value of IP in non-traditional areas, e.g. in financial services, insurance, etc.
  • Business method patents and software patents are the subject of an evolving landscape




 

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