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Last Week In The Federal Circuit (October 17 – October 21): Mapping The Section 101 Landscape | Morrison & Foerster LLP – Federal Circuitry

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As we’ve noted, the Supreme Court is once again considering whether to take up patent eligibility: it recently CVSGed two more Section 101 cases. While we wait for the government’s views, the Federal Circuit will continue resolving Section 101 disputes, likely including some close cases resulting in split decisions. Our case of the week is one such case—the panel members…

Tailoring Music to Your Tastes – Another Successful 101 Challenge in N.D. Cal. | Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tailoring Music to Your Tastes – Another Successful 101 Challenge in N.D. Cal. | Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Bluebonnet Internet Media Services, LLC (“Bluebonnet”) asserted three patents relating to generating media playlists against Pandora Media, LLC (“Pandora”). Judge Chhabria granted Pandora’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, holding that the asserted patents are invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The court first determined that the patents were directed to the abstract idea of…