No change: That’s the result of an 18-monthlong appeals process that the president of the European Patent Office hoped would clarify the rules on whether software may be patented. In October 2008, EPO ...

At the heart of the debate over whether computer programs should be patentable is a philosophical question: to what extent do particular patents for computer programs seek to monopolise abstract ideas ...

Applying for a patent for computer software or business methods can create problems for IP owners and examiners alike. Ignacio S Sapalo and Neptali L Bulilan of Sapalo Velez Bundang & Bulilan compare ...

If your company owns or relies on software patents or business method patents enabled by software, then an upcoming decision in a software patent case will be of critical interest to you. Nearly 70 ...

“Understanding and dispelling common myths about software patents is not just an academic exercise – it’s a crucial step for innovators and companies seeking to defend themselves against competitors ...