Appeal 2006-2400
Application 10/051,814
applicants concede that if the rejections of the claims of Groups
II and III can be sustained over the combination of Pregozen
and Noda et al., there is no point in contesting the rejection of
claims 31-33. Brief at 9.
Thus, for the reasons set forth above, we determine that the subject
matter defined by claims 31 through 33 would have been suggested by the
prior art references of record.
Based on the totality of record, including due consideration of the
Appellant’s arguments, we determine that the preponderance of evidence
weighs most heavily in favor of obviousness within the meaning of
35 U.S.C. § 103. Accordingly, we affirm the Examiner’s decision rejecting
the claims on appeal under 35 U.S.C. § 103.
V. CONCLUSION
The decision of the Examiner is affirmed.
VI. TIME PERIOD
No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with
this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR §1.136(a).
AFFIRMED
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