The outline is in a checklist format. This means any fact-pattern can be easily analyzed by just following the simple steps laid out in the outline.

I was taught by Professor Duffy himself, so if you are using his casebook then this outline will be particularly helpful.

The outline covers:

• claim drafting

• patentable subject matter

• utility

• written description

• enablement

• novelty (both Pre-AIA and Post-AIA)

• obviousness

• infringement