Ask an IP litigator
A company’s intellectual property is often its most valuable asset. However, enforcing your IP rights can involve nuanced considerations and give rise to complex disputes. In our Ask an IP Litigator series, our intellectual property team covers the top questions that arise in navigating the IP ownership landscape.

Featured video: Ask an IP litigator: Are methods of medical treatment patentable?

The question of whether “methods of medical treatment” are patentable has long been a matter of debate.

In this video, Yael Bienenstock and Alex Peterson break down the historical reasoning behind this concept, and discuss:

  • The history behind the SCC’s 1974 decision in Tennessee Eastman
  • The difficulty in applying the Patent Act’s definition of “vendible product” to methods of medical treatment
  • The issues at play in an upcoming Supreme Court hearing that might help clarify the law in this area.

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