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Patents for software? A new publication of the EPO

The European Patent Office (EPO) has released a new publication concerning the protection of computer-implemented inventions by patents. In this publication, the EPO explains the conditions for patent protection of computer-implemented inventions, why they benefit society and the EPO practice.

Document type

Practical Advice/Guide

Language

English

Publication Year

2013

Country

Germany

Author(s)/Editor(s)

EPO

Website

http://documents.epo.org/proje ... are_en.pdf

Geographical focus

General/no specific focus

Scientifc field / Thematic focus

General

Attachments

patents_for_software_en.pdf (pdf, 2.27Mb)

Entry created by Desiree Pecarz on November 13, 2013
Modified on November 13, 2013

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