Inventive patent requires both hardware and software

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Abstract: In these technology-oriented times, it seems that more and more patents claiming computer-related inventions are being filed. But, when looking to nip infringers in the bud, holders of such patents will need to take care in drafting claims. Specifically, they should include separate claim sets to hardware, software, and a combination of hardware and software to cover all variations of the alleged infringing product. This article explains why a plaintiff who failed to do so lost its case. Nazomi Communications, Inc. v. Nokia Corp, No. 2013-1165, Jan. 10, 2014 (Fed. Cir.)