MPEP Q & A 267: What are the four purposes 35 U.S.C. 101 has been interpreted as imposing?
Question: What are the four purposes 35 U.S.C. 101 has been interpreted as imposing? Answer: 35 U.S.C. 101 has been interpreted as imposing four purposes. First, 35 U.S.C. 101 limits an inventor to ONE patent for a claimed invention. If…