You work for Whooli.com, an online marketplace that allows patrons to select items for acquisition to an
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You work for Whooli.com, an online marketplace that allows patrons to select items for acquisition to an online shopping cart using a novel "one tap" method. In the early days of the Internet, you applied for a Canadian patent for this technology, but were denied by the Patent Commissioner on the basis of unpatentable subject matter. You become aware that Canadian policy has recently changed with respect to patentability of business methods. What problems do you foresee with making a patent application? What arguments would you provide for the patentability of your "one tap" method? Discuss your responses.
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Managing the Law The Legal Aspects of Doing Business
ISBN: 978-0133847154
5th edition
Authors: Mitchell McInnes, Ian R. Kerr, J. Anthony VanDuzer
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