Ex parte The NutraSweet Co.

A greater than additive effect is not necessarily sufficient to overcome a prima facie case of obviousness; applicants must show results unexpectedly greater than the prior art would suggest and of significant practical advantage, particularly where the art creates a general expectation of synergistic effects.

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