摘要
诺基亚与华勤对功能性限定特征的专利纠纷,引发了各界对软件功能性限定特征的热议,计算机程序采用的装置权利要求撰写方式与功能性限定特征联系紧密。《最高人民法院关于审理侵犯专利权纠纷案件应用法律若干问题的解释(二)》第八条与《专利审查指南(2010)》对功能性限定特征的规定存在矛盾之处。本文围绕与计算机程序相关的功能性限定特征展开探讨,比较国外功能性限定特征的解释规则。建议我国司法机关及行政部门对功能性限定特征统一采用美国的严格解释规则,同时借鉴美国司法实践中对功能性限定特征的认定、专利保护范围之划定与侵权认定的规则。
The patent disputes between Nokia and Huaqin on the functional feature draw a heated discussion on the functional limitation feature of the software. The way of device claim used by computer program is closely related to functional limitation feature. Article 8 of Interpretations （11） of the Supreme People＇s Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Cases Involving Patent Infringement Disputes is in conflict with Guidelines for Patent Examination （2010）.The paper discusses the functional limitation feature of computer programs and compares the foreign interpretation rules of functional limitation features. It is suggested that the judicial authorities and administrative departments should adopt the strict interpretation rules on the features of functional limitation and draw lessons from the determination of the functional limitation feature, the delineation of the scope of patent protection and the rules for the determination of infringement in the judicial practice of the United States.
出处
《中国发明与专利》
2017年第3期99-106,共8页
China Invention & Patent
