Software and business methods are subject to the European Patent Convention (EPÜ) “as such” excluded from patent protection. However, computer-implemented inventions can definitely be patented. The following overview summarizes the examination practice of the European Patent Office…
DECISION BGH X ZB 9/09 from 31. August 2010 Image support for catheter navigation
In a claim contained purpose-, Effect- or indications of function do not necessarily have to relate to the subject matter of the claim or to its individual features. You can also describe the subject of the invention verbally…