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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [2009] UKIntelP o36109 (16 November 2009)

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Patent decision

BL number
O/361/09
Concerning rights in
GB0706153.4
Hearing Officer
Patrick Purcell
Decision date
16 November 2009
Person(s) or Company(s) involved
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Provisions discussed
PA 1977 Sections 1(1) and 1(2)
Keywords
Inventive step
Related Decisions
None

Summary

The application relates to a fault detection system and method based upon weighted principal component analysis to improve fault detection reliability through feedback when workpieces, such as semiconductor devices are manufactured The invention was found to be patentable but the claims were found to lack an inventive step. The application was remitted to the examiner on the condition that the applicant files new claims. If the applicant does not do so within 2 months from the date of this decision the application will be refused.


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