Business Methods Patent, Examples

<h2 >Examples of Business Method Patents</h2>

<p >Business method patents can relate to business models that are an enormous source of revenue to companies, as well as an important part of the consumer experience. Two of the most well-known examples of business method patents are:</p>

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<li ><strong>Amazon’s “1-Click shopping”</strong>&nbsp;¾ Amazon patented a system that allows consumers to purchase items by clicking an order button on a website. The website has a database that stores the user’s information to facilitate the transaction. 1-Click shopping is useful because it simplifies online shopping for consumers.</li>

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<li ><strong>Priceline’s “Reverse Auction”</strong>&nbsp;¾ Priceline patented a system that allows users to place auction bids on items that are not yet available. Once the item becomes available for auction, the system enters the user’s interactive bid. The Reverse Auction has been used to help consumers purchase airline tickets before they are even available.</li>

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