Patent Agent Finder
The PatentlyProtected.com
IP Tutor
IP Q&A Forum
IP Links
Territory Planner Tool
Back to Patent Questions Index
Ask a question...
Can I patent a method of doing business in the USA?



Yes.

Section 101 of the USC 35 allows for business methods to be
patented.  

In the case "State Street Bank", the court held that business
methods are subject to the same legal requirements for
patentablity as applied to any other process or method.

The same approach was confirmed in "AT&T Corp".
© 2005 PatentlyProtected.com   All rights reserved
Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, an offer, an offer to treat or a legal relationship.
Always check with your IP consultant.


Patent Fee Estimator
IP Guide
IP Formats Tool
Example Patents
Abbreviated Law
IP Q&A Forum