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Software patents
A patent is a 20 year monopoly on the use of an idea. In software, these monopolies cause many problems. Ideas must meet certain criteria in order for a patent to be given.
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Algorithms
Examples:
Business methods
Business method patents are not necessarily software based, but I don't know of any patent that's been granted on a business method without a computer being included in the application.
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Related pages on ESP Wiki
- How to read patents
- Costs of patenting
- Design patent - not the same as normal patents
