In its decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB's ruling, emphasizing that the claimed invention, which aims to gather consumer tips about media content, is not patent eligible. The court's reasoning centered on the argument that the invention merely collects information, which is a fundamental economic practice and lacks sufficient inventive concept to meet the standard of patentability. Thus, the court maintained that there is no innovation in the idea of soliciting feedback for streaming content.
The legal landscape around patent eligibility continues to challenge even innovative start-ups like VidAngel, Inc. The company intended to revolutionize consumer interaction with media services through its platform for gathering user feedback. However, the court found that ideas based on collecting consumer opinions do not contain the necessary breakthrough element required for patent protection. The implications for media tech startups are significant, as many face similar struggles regarding the originality of their ideas.
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