Can computer algorithms be patented?

1. Can a computer algorithm be patented?

1, computer algorithms generally come down to the rules and methods of intellectual activities, and cannot be patented. There are only two kinds of software that can be patented now:

(1) software can solve some technical problems in the production process and can apply for invention patents;

(2) Software has hardware as the carrier, which can be both virtual and practical.

2. Legal basis: Article 11 of the Measures for the Registration of Computer Software Copyright.

To apply for software copyright registration, the following main supporting documents shall be submitted:

(1) Identity certificates of natural persons, legal persons or other organizations;

(2) If there is a written contract or project transfer for copyright ownership, submit the contract or project transfer;

(3) Software developed on the original software with the permission of the original software copyright owner shall submit the license certificate of the original software copyright owner;

(four) the successor, assignee or assignee of the right, and submit the certificate of inheritance, transfer or assignment of the right.

Second, what are the conditions for granting a patent?

To grant a patent, the following conditions must be met:

1. The invention-creation applied for must fall within the scope of utility model, design and invention;

2. The applicant is qualified to apply;

Inventions must pass formal examination and substantive examination, and utility models and designs must pass formal examination.