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There is a popular misconception that software related inventions (or “computer-implemented inventions”) cannot be patented. Don’t believe the hype! While it is true that there may be additional issues to consider compared to hardware based inventions, whether or not a software based invention
When identifying IP rights that apply to your business or will be applied to your business, it is important to remember that whilst a company name and a domain name might be available that does not necessarily mean you are clear to use that name in the course of business. Clearing a trade mark for
Intellectual Property rights, such as patents, trademarks and registered designs, are territorial in nature and infringement of those rights is only possible with an intellectual property right is in force. In practice this means that you will need to consider carefully with your IP advisors where
It is extremely important not to publicly disclose your invention, for example by including details on your website, before you’ve filed a patent application. Any disclosures that you make become part of the “prior art” and could be cited against you when your patent application is examined