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Patentovatelnost počítačových programů - evropská perspektiva
Patentability of Computer Programs - the European Perspective

Author(s): Jan Scheuer
Subject(s): Civil Law, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: CII; computer implemented invention; European Patent Convention; intellectual property; patent; technical effect;

Summary/Abstract: This article is focused on conditions for patentability of computer programs. It reveals in detail the situation under European patent convention including relevant case law. It summarises requirements for so called „computer implemented inventions“ and it should help reader as a basic introduction to this topic and it also includes many references to more detailed sources of information.

  • Issue Year: 4/2013
  • Issue No: 08
  • Page Range: 8-19
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Czech