WMS Gaming Inc. v. International Game Technology

In WMS Gaming Inc. v. International Game Technology (1999), the Federal Circuit confronted an intriguing question related to claim construction of a software-related patent drafted in means-plus-function format. The crucial question faced by the court was whether a disclosed algorithm was properly p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Berkeley technology law journal 2000-01, Vol.15 (1), p.109-128
1. Verfasser:	Baugh, Bradley D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Algorithms Computer programming Federal circuit courts Federal court decisions Federal district courts Inventions Means-plus-function claims Patent infringement Patent law Personal computers Slot machines Software
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Zusammenfassung:	In WMS Gaming Inc. v. International Game Technology (1999), the Federal Circuit confronted an intriguing question related to claim construction of a software-related patent drafted in means-plus-function format. The crucial question faced by the court was whether a disclosed algorithm was properly part of the means for performing the identified function. The court answered in the affirmative.
ISSN:	1086-3818 2380-4742