Post by breckjensen on Dec 5, 2017 0:09:14 GMT -5
Hello,
I'm new to IP and trying to understand software patents...
As I understand, "software per se" is not patentable (i.e. a claim literally saying "A method implemented in software, comprising...")
But as soon as someone says "A method implemented on a computer readable medium, comprising steps of..." is this ok? I've also seen the word "non-transitory" thrown in there as if it's some magic phrase, what does this mean?
I've also heard about Bilski and Alice as being landmark cases regarding software... but I don't really 100% understand what their resulting consequences were.
I guess what I'm trying to figure out is, is software suddenly patentable when it's claimed as a CRM containing instructions? What's this "non-transitory" phrase? Is it only OK when the software is just a step of a larger process actually involving hardware? How has Alice affected all of this?
Please Help.
Thanks !
I didn't find the right solution from the internet.
References: www.intelproplaw.com/ip_forum/index.php/topic,26979.0.html
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I'm new to IP and trying to understand software patents...
As I understand, "software per se" is not patentable (i.e. a claim literally saying "A method implemented in software, comprising...")
But as soon as someone says "A method implemented on a computer readable medium, comprising steps of..." is this ok? I've also seen the word "non-transitory" thrown in there as if it's some magic phrase, what does this mean?
I've also heard about Bilski and Alice as being landmark cases regarding software... but I don't really 100% understand what their resulting consequences were.
I guess what I'm trying to figure out is, is software suddenly patentable when it's claimed as a CRM containing instructions? What's this "non-transitory" phrase? Is it only OK when the software is just a step of a larger process actually involving hardware? How has Alice affected all of this?
Please Help.
Thanks !
I didn't find the right solution from the internet.
References: www.intelproplaw.com/ip_forum/index.php/topic,26979.0.html
3D Promotional Videos