If the invention involving computer software is to solve the problems raised by the invention, and the solution is based on the computer program processing flow in whole or in part, you can apply for an invention patent. In addition, computer software can apply for copyright as a whole.
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1, three conditions for applying for a patent:
Although the patent laws of different countries are different, China and many other countries strictly require that the invention applying for patent should meet three conditions: novelty, advancement and industrial practicability.
(1) novelty condition: the invention is unprecedented in the prior art, and has never been published or used (oral publication is not accepted).
(2) Advanced conditions: This technology is superior to the existing technology and more advanced, which is unknown to the general practitioners in the industry and difficult to find.
(3) Practical conditions: the invention can be put into practical use and create industrial value.
2, the type of patent application:
For different inventions, we should apply for corresponding patents.
(1) You can apply for an invention patent for a product, a method or a new technical scheme for improving a product or method;
(2) for the shape, structure or combination of the two products, you can apply for a patent for utility model;
(3) A new design based on the shape, pattern or color of the product is suitable for applying for a patent for appearance.