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by araes 912 days ago
From Manual of Patent Examination Procedure (MPEP, Sections 2103 - 2106.07(c).)

"It is essential that the broadest reasonable interpretation (BRI) of the claim be established prior to examining a claim for eligibility."

“It is well-settled that mere recitation of concrete, tangible components is insufficient to confer patent eligibility to an otherwise abstract idea”

Flowchart on Pg 19. Section 2016 for the general examination process: https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/mpep-2100.pdf