A. Disclosing and Claiming the Invention
O’Reilly v. Morse
Comments
Comparative Perspective: The Enablement Requirement in Europe and TRIPS
Policy Perspective: Optimal Claim Scope and Patent Law’s Delicate Balance
B. Statutory Bars
1. On-Sale Bar
Space Systems/Loral, Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Comments
2. Public-Use Bar
Egbert v. Lippmann
Comments
Problem
Comparative Perspective: Statutory Bars in Europe and Japan
3. Experimental Use
Lough v. Brunswick Corporation
Comments
Problem
4. “Printed Publication”
In re Klopfenstein
Comment
C. Novelty
1. Proving Date of Invention
Problem
2. “Known or Used”
Rosaire v. Baroid Sales Division
Comments
Comparative Perspective: Defining Prior Art and Geographic Limitations
3. Priority
Fujikawa v. Wattanasin
Comments
Comparative Perspective: First-to-Invent versus First-to-File
D. Non-Obviousness
1. The Graham Test
Comments
Comparative Perspective: Section 103’s European Counterpart – “Inventive Step”
2. Combining References
McGinley v. Franklin Sports, Inc.
Comments
E. Utility
In re Swartz
Comments
F. Statutory Subject Matter
Comparative Perspective: Subject Matter Eligibility Under the European Patent Convention
1. Biotechnology-Related Inventions
Diamond v. Chakrabarty
Comments
Comparative Perspective: Patentable Subject Matter, Morality, and Biotechnology in Europe
2. Software and Business Methods
State Street Bank and Trust Co. v. Signature Financial Group, Inc.
Comments
Comparative Perspective: Software and Business Method Patents in Europe
Note on Design Patents
Note on Plant Patents