The Much Anticipated KSR Decision Is Finally Here

Today SCOTUS finally handed down its decision in KSR v. Teleflex and weighed in on the nonobviousness standard. Writing for a unanimous Court, Justice Kennedy, as expected, rejected the Federal Circuit’s current test for nonobviousness – whether there was a teaching, suggestion, or motivation (TSM) to combine prior art references. The TSM test does provide helpful insights into the nonobvious inquiry, however, that does not demand the application of a narrow and rigid standard. Under the new standard the court must determine whether the is more than a predictable use of the prior art elements according to their established functions. Just a preliminary post. More to come.

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  • By paul, May 1, 2007 @ 5:30 pm

    Hey, how’s the blogging-thing treating you? :) Welcome!

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