How to Patent Your Software
and Smartphone Apps ?

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Why protect smartphone applications as a Method

It's difficult to get a patent for software or smartphone as software code, as illustrated by the multitude of suits on this subject.
See, for example, Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank

Even if a patent is granted, it is difficult to enforce- the same invention can be written in any of a multitude of programming languages; even in the same language, the invention can be encoded in various ways.

Where is all this leaving your patent protection?
Not in a tenable position, for sure.

Just avoiding the software protection hurdle and debate is not enough to achieve success in patent protecting your invention.
A method invention is examined on merit, just like an apparatus invention.

Therefore, your invention should be converted from its technical description to a format expected by the patent examiner or in Court.

Software is developed according to Software Engineering, a complex and well-developed discipline; whereas patent applications must comply with Patent Law and Regulation, as well as Case Law.
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How to protect your software as a method

A method is legitimate subject matter for patent protection, just like an apparatus.

Then, your patent can protect your software invention, irrespective of the language it is written in, and the specific expression of your invention by a would-be infringer.

Various innovative aspects of your software can be protected, for example the method itself, as well as data structures, the human-machine interface HMI, etc.

How to bridge between the technical description of software or an application, which is developed according to Software Engineering, and the requirements for a patent grant, based on the Patent Law and Regulation, as well as Case Law?

Marc can help bridge between these two worlds, because he is an electronics engineer with vast experience in developing software and algorithms using flow charts and other technologies, and in various computer languages;
and also an experienced patent attorney, capable of presenting the software invention in a suitable format as required at the Patent Office.
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Don't miss your opportunity!
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In all patents-related tasks there is a deadline. If you miss it, there are additional costs, or it may be impossible to continue: To answer an exam report, request a PCT exam, revive an abandoned application, etc.

You are competing with all the inventors worldwide- the first to file an application, has a better chance to win.

Marc personally handles all our office's customers- and only accepts a limited number of projects at a time.

Marc personally answers questions- and only a limited number of questions each day.

You may have one good idea, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don't miss it

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Email: marc@patent4u.co.il