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Bilski v Kappos

561 U.S. 593 (2010)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The machine-or-transformation test is not the sole test for patent eligibility under Section 101, and abstract ideas remain unpatentable subject matter.

Key Principle

The machine-or-transformation test is not the sole test for patent eligibility under Section 101; abstract ideas are not patentable.

Area of Law

ip

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