Claims for a New Abstract Idea are Still Claims to an Abstract Idea, Invalid under §101

In Synopsis, Inc. v. Mentor Graphics Corporation, [2015-1599] (October 17, 2016), the Federal Circuit affirmed summary judgment that claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,530,841; 5,680,318; and 5,748,488 were invalid under 35 U.S.C. §101.  The Federal Circuit rejected the argument that the claims were directed … Continue reading Claims for a New Abstract Idea are Still Claims to an Abstract Idea, Invalid under §101