Examination Guidelines for Determining Obviousness Under 35 U.S.C. 103 in View of the Supreme Court Decision in KSR International Co. v. Teleflex Inc.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is publishing examination guidelines for determining obviousness under 35 U.S.C. 103 in view of the Supreme Court decision in KSR International Co. v. Teleflex Inc. These guidelines will assist USPTO personnel to make a proper determination of obviousness under 35 U.S.C. 103 and to provide an appropriate supporting rationale.
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- www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/10/10/E7-19973/examination-guidelines-for-determining-obviousness-under-35-usc-103-in-view-of-the-supreme-court (permanent link in the Federal Register, verified 2026-09-30)
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- 2007-10-10
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- USPTO documents published in the Federal Register (Federal Register API)(retrieved 2026-10-06)
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