The Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences found that a "web-based system" is statutory. The USPTO issued patent #8195571 on 5 June 2012 to Joseph Henry Vogel. The invention prevents piracy and enables publishers to receive payment when textbooks are resold. Broad adoption of the system raises the possibility of a single platform across universities.
San Juan, Puerto Rico - In a significant decision, the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences found that a "web-based system" is statutory. The US ...