Computer-implemented apparatus and method for predicting traffic conditions in a route planning application

The examiner has rejected all claims on two grounds. First, under §101, the examiner finds the claims recite an abstract idea—essentially a mental process or mathematical calculation for predicting traffic—without adding enough technical innovation to make it patent-eligible. Second, under §103, the examiner believes the combination of two prior patents (US20190204100 and US20220147329) teaches or suggests everything claimed, making the invention obvious.

The applicant has three months from February 23, 2026 (extendable to six months with fees) to respond. An attorney typically addresses the §101 rejection by arguing that the claims integrate the abstract idea into a practical application or amend to add technical details, and tackles the §103 rejection by distinguishing the prior art or narrowing the claims. Correcting the objected claims is straightforward. An attorney typically handles this; if you'd like patentreply.ai to draft a response, click 'Get this drafted'.