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Federal Circuit Dismisses Patent Eligibility Appeal as Moot in In re Hybir, Applying “Side Bet” Doctrine to $100 Settlement Option

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a decision on April 22, 2026, in In re Hybir, Inc., dism...
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Drafting AI Patents to Survive Section 101: Strategies Beyond the Current Guidance Cycle

For applicants seeking to patent AI-related inventions in the United States, Section 101 of the Patent Act (35 U.S.C. § ...
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Federal Circuit Rejects Information Exchange Patent — Abstract Ideas on Generic Computers Remain Ineligible

Federal Circuit affirms PTAB rejection of McFadden's information exchange system patent. Claim lacks inventive concept despite algorithmic descriptions. Critical implications for SaaS, FinTech, and business model patent strategy.
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Federal Circuit Rules Social-Network Content Personalization Patent Ineligible Under § 101: TikTok Prevails

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on March 31, 2026 affirmed a district court judgment finding claim 1 o...