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Application No. 09/141,163
catalysts required by the Markush group present in claim 4 are specifically disclosed by
Liang. Accordingly, the requirements of the second subgroup of claims are satisfied by
Liang.
Based upon the above findings and interpretation and analysis, we conclude that
Liang is sufficient in and of itself or in conjunction with Kirk-Othmer to establish a prima
facie case of obviousness with respect to the claimed subject matter.
DECISION
The rejection of claims 1through 5 and 7 through 13 under 35 U.S.C. §103(a) as
being unpatentable over Liang in view of Kirk-Othmer is affirmed.
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