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The Court of Appeals strengthens software patents in the UK

Posted by Glyn in Computer Law, Software Patents at October 8th, 2008

The Court of Appeal said today that complex software such as programmes designed to make mobile phones and computers work faster can be patented in the UK. … As a result of the ruling, developers are likely to find it easier to secure approval from the UK’s Intellectual Property Office, which has traditionally been reluctant to grant patents to cover software.

Source: The Times

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EC seeks patent transparency for software standards

Posted by Richard in Software Patents at June 13th, 2008

From Outlaw:

Software companies involved in setting technical standards should be forced to declare their intellectual property in the area and fix maximum fees for the standard’s use of it before the standard is set, according to the European Commission.

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