The 35 USC §101 rejection of claims allegedly directed to an abstract idea presents a challenge to patent practitioners. In a new article at Law360.com, Womble Carlyle patent agent Chris Hall offers some proven strategies to deal with 35 USC §101 “abstract ideas” rejections.

Click here to read “Tips For Patent Applications Facing 'Abstract Idea' Rejection” at Law360.com.

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Chris Hall counsels clients in preparing and prosecuting patents in the electrical, telecommunications, computer software, and mechanical arts. In addition, he has 17 years of industry experience as a professional engineer, and is named as sole inventor or co-inventor on 15 granted patents. Hall is a co-author of the High-Tech Patent Agent, a blog on high-tech patent issues in Silicon Valley.