The opinion in support of the decision being entered today
is not binding precedent of the Board.
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte
RAJIV PARIKH,
BHAIRAVI PARIKH and ANDREW NEWMAN
Appeal 2007-1820
Application 10/659,408
Technology Center 1600
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Decided: September 4, 2007
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Before TONI R. SCHEINER, DEMETRA J. MILLS, and RICHARD M.
LEBOVITZ, Administrative Patent Judges.
LEBOVITZ, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This is a decision on appeal from the final rejection of claims 18-27.
We have jurisdiction under 35 U.S.C. § 6(b). We affirm.
STATEMENT OF CASE
The claimed invention relates to methods of treating respiratory
disorders, such as asthma. “Asthma is a chronic condition in which
allergens or other triggers cause changes in a subject’s airways, resulting in
coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath (dyspnea)” (Spec. ¶ 2).
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