3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 17 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Aatrix Software, Inc. v. Green Shades Software, Inc..
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aatrix Software, Inc. v. Green Shades Software, Inc. Anchor | green | “if patent eligibility is challenged in a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim pursuant to rule 12(b)(6), we must apply the well-settled rule 12(b)(6) standard which is consistently applied in every area of law.” | 6 |
| 2 | Christian Fenico v. City of Philadelphia | green | “the primary question in deciding a motion to dismiss is not whether the plaintiff will ultimately prevail, but rather whether they are entitled to offer evidence to establish the facts alleged in the complaint.” | 6 |
| 3 | Abdoulai Bah v. United States | green | “to state a viable claim, a plaintiff must offer a short and plain statement showing that he is entitled to relief, including 'allegations plausibly suggesting (not merely consistent with)' such entitlement.” | 5 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.