Federal Circuit Creates More Uncertainty with Latest Patent Eligible Subject Matter Decision | Practical Law
On July 9, 2012, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided CLS Bank v. Alice Corp. This decision allows district courts to sidestep patent challenges based on patent eligible subject matter in favor of other patent validity challeges. The decision also prevents a computer related invention from being invalidated under Section 101 unless it is manifestly evident that the patent claims are directed to an abstract idea.