Protecting Software & AI Inventions: A Global Guide
In the era of artificial intelligence, robotics and intelligent systems, companies and innovators face a critical question: How can software-based inventions be protected legally across jurisdictions? The new second edition of Legal Protection for Computer-Implemented Inventions: A Practical Guide to Software-Related Patents offers the answer.
This authoritative volume presents a comprehensive overview of software and AI inventions’ patentability in major jurisdictions worldwide — including the European Patent Office (EPO), Germany, the United States, China (CNIPA), Korea, Japan, and India.
It addresses key issues: important case law (notably at the EPO) on technical character and abstraction, how to overcome national examination objections, and how to build a competitive patent portfolio without wasting time and money.
Why this book matters now
- The rise of AI and machine learning has triggered a surge in software-based inventions — and with them legal uncertainty on patent eligibility.
- Patent offices and courts are evolving rules on “technical effect”, abstraction and computer-implemented inventions. For example, the EPO’s guidelines include dedicated sections on AI/ML and data structures.
- Global companies and startups need to decide: in which jurisdictions to file, how to draft claims, and what strategic approach to follow for software + AI innovations.
Who will benefit
Patent attorneys, IP professionals in tech companies, software and AI engineers, startup founders — all will find value in this resource. The book speaks the language of both law and technology.
Key take-aways
- Understand the current legal status of computer-implemented inventions (CIIs) across key jurisdictions.
- Learn how to draft claims that survive rigorous examination on “technical contribution” and abstraction grounds.
- Access checklists, real-world cases and comparative national practice for proactive patent strategy.
If you work with software innovations, AI systems or robotics, don’t leave your IP strategy to chance. Get the book now and build a patent portfolio with confidence.
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