Software Patents: A Practical Perspective: Version 4.1, May 2019

Software Patents: A Practical Perspective is a concise explanation of software patent law with an emphasis on recent developments in the courts and at the patent office, particularly in the area of subject matter eligibility (35 U.S.C. 101). Subject matter eligibility cases are coded based on content and outcome, with relevant snippets and summaries of the outcomes. The book is intended to help law students and patent attorneys quickly catch up on these recent developments and quickly find cases relevant to their scenario. The book may also be helpful for engineers who already have some familiarity with patents.