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Patent Application For Software In Georgia
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While there are no specific exclusions for patenting software or methods that are implemented as computer software or a related product, it can only be patented if the 'substance of the invention' has a technical character. This can be tricky to determine. Before you apply, ask yourself: Is the invention new and novel?
Can You Patent an Idea for an App? If you want a short answer, then Yes! It is possible to patent a mobile application idea because it is one component with different methods of interaction. The code of the app can't be patented as the code itself comes under the category of law covered by copyrights.
For example, it might be a smartphone app, a website, or a device or system that uses software to perform various functions. The real question is whether software-related inventions can be patented. The answer to this question is YES!