TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 7;
Research Methodology 12;
Chapter One. Understanding Business Method Patents 14;
1.1. The definition of Business Method in American Practice 14;
1.2. The definition of Business Method in European Practice 17;
1.3. The Definition of Business Method in Academia 18;
Chapter Two. Evolution of Business Method Patents 20;
2.1. Business Method Exemption Doctrine 21;
2.2. Business Methods under TRIPS 24;
2.3. Exploring the Arguments in favour of Business Method Patents 26;
2.4. Exploring the Objections for Business Method Patents 28;
2.4.1. Justifications for the Patent Monopoly 28;
(a) Incentives to innovate 29;
(b) Incentives to disclose 31;
2.4.2. The Stifling of Innovation 33;
(a) The building blocks of innovation 33;
(b) Invalid patents 34;
2.4.3. The Technology Requirement. 35;
Chapter Three. Business Method Patents as a Patentable Subject matter in US 37;
3.1. Determination under Section 101 of 35 U.S.C 37;
3.1.1. General Expansion during1980's 38;
3.1.2. Expansion During 1990's.40;
3.3. Patent Eligibility- Bilski's Case 46;
3.4. Machine or Transformation Test applied to Business Method Patents 47;
3.5. Decision Post Bilski 49;
3.4. Software Patent Eligibility- Alice Corporation v. CLS Bank 52;
Chapter Four. Business Method Patents as a Patentable Subject matter in EU 54;
4.1. Requirement for patentability in EU 55;
4.2. Computer implemented Programme 57;
4.3. Development through Case Law 58;
i. Vicom's case 58;
ii. Soheil General Purpose Management System 59;
iii. IBM/ Computer Case 60;
Chapter Five. Business Method Patents as a Patentable Subject matter in India 63;
5.1. Examining the Law as to Business Method Patents 63;
5.2. Section 3(k) of Indian Patent Act 64;
Chapter Six. Issues Concerning Business Method Patents 71;
6.1. Patent Protection to Business Method over other Forms of IP 71;
6.2. Impact of State Street on Companies 75;
6.3. Which Business Method Invention to Patent 77;
6.4. List of Business Method Patents 79;
Conclusion 81;
Bibliography 83.

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