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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!
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Qualifications and Application Before submitting an application to the Georgia PATENTS program, you must read all the information below. Georgia PATENTS is a Pro Bono Patent assistance program that helps under resourced inventors connect with patent practitioners to file a patent application.Getting a patent in Georgia is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Locate a registered patent attorneys and agents through Find A Patent Practitioner database. If qualified, you may also apply for patent Pro Bono assistance. To file a US patent application online, visit Patent Center and create a MyUSPTO account to get started. In filing a patent application and paying required fees, the USPTO provides forms and an electronic filing tool. The term for filing a patent application in Georgia claiming conventional priority is 12 months from the priority date. After submitting a non-provisional patent application, the USPTO assigns it to a patent examiner who reviews it for compliance with patentability requirements.