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The software codes are subject to protection under the copyright. However, given the recent recognition of computer relation inventions by the Indian patent office, the software may be patented if it has an industrial application.

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Introduction

Software Patent

A software patent is a property right that protects computer programs or any performance of a computer from computer programs. A software patent is considered a type of utility patent with no true legal definition. Software patents are a topic of controversy both in the United states and around the world.

software patent differs from a software copyright. Both protect the product, but a copyright only covers the expression of an idea. For example, it might cover only the exact written code of a software program. Software patents and software copyrights are both a part of intellectual property law.

According to US law, software (sometimes legally called computer implemented processes) is a patentable item. However, like any other invention, the software must meet certain criteria.

 

Rules for Software Patent Registration in India

Benefits

What are the advantages?

Reduced legal fees

A patent management tool synched with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can provide automatic status updates that outside counsel would otherwise bill you for. When powerful data science provides the information to track your case,

Patent vetting

Any process by which you're vetting and selecting ideas to draft and file requires input and collaboration from stakeholders familiar with the technical benefits, budget considerations and strategic vision.

Greater patent prosecution efficiency

the process by which you obtain a patent — entails drafting, filing and negotiating issuance with the patent office. The likelihood of successfully prosecuting a case often depends on the allowance rate of the examiner assigned to the case.

Multiple innovation dashboards

Zeroing in on the precise data you need helps you stay on top of your patent pipeline as well as make timely and informed decisions.

Process

Software Patent In Easy Steps

Patentibility of a Computer Program or Software

New Invention

Only a new or novel invention can be granted a patent, the test of novelty is non-publication or disclosure of the patent except to the Patent Office.

Inventive Steps

To make a software patentable the inventor have to establish that the computer programme is made out of inventive steps and is non-obvious.

Industrial Applicability

The patent specification be drafted carefully to disclose a practical application and industrial use for the claimed invention.

Economic Benefit

The general condition for patentability is the commercial benefits out of the Invention. The claims of Invention must indicate effective value.

Document Checklist

Documents required to Software

Digital Signature of the Applicant

Authorisation to the patent attorney

The patent questionnaire

A signed copy of Patent Specification

Drawings and Flowcharts if any

Claims of the Patent

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