Question:

List 3 examples of concepts courts have found to be laws of nature and natural phenomena.

Answer:

The types of concepts courts have found to be laws of nature and natural phenomena are shown by these cases, which are intended to be illustrative and not limiting:

* An isolated DNA;

* a correlation that is the consequence of how a certain compound is metabolized by the body;

* electromagnetism to transmit signals; and

* the chemical principle underlying the union between fatty elements and water.

Chapter Details:

The answer to this question can be found in the PTO supplement known as, 2014 Interim Guidance on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility. This supplement covers subject matter eligibility. This is a special supplement that at the time of this recording is currently being tested on the Patent Bar exam.

Section Summary:

This question and answer comes from the PTO supplement known as, 2014 Interim Guidance on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility.