Description

Examination guidelines for computer software-related inventions enter into force

On 1 July 2021, the examination guidelines for computer software-related inventions entered into force. The guidelines are directed at the examination of patent applications for computer software-related inventions, defined as inventions whose imple…

Scope

Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Patent protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2021-07-01
in force

On 1 July 2021, the examination guidelines for computer software-related inventions entered into fo…