are "null and void." .......The rules would have restricted patent applicants' ability to file continuing applications and imposed a burdensome requirement for explanation of prior art on many applicants."

1. "would have restricted patent applicants' ability to file continuing applications" good.....companies, like edig, should be able to continue their efforts.

2. "imposed a burdensome requirement for explanation of prior art on many applicants." ?? . " The judge noted that, under Federal Circuit case law, "Applicants have ' no duty to conduct a prior art search.' "

If you have something important....you better spell it out and make prior art comparisons.

e.Digital spelled it out with comparisons against previous patented IP claims, that were implemented as a standard of PCMCIA....FTL

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