Which of the following was the most recently recognized as a valid subject matter for a patent?

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Certain types of business plans, specifically those related to software and technology, were recognized as a valid subject matter for a patent in the late 1990s and early 2000s through court cases such as State Street Bank v. Signature Financial Group and In re Bilski. Machines, processes, and designs have been recognized as valid subject matter for patents for much longer, and original ideas for community improvement are not typically considered patentable subject matter.

Which of the Following Was the Most Recently Recognized as a Valid