Is it possible to patent software in Europe? Yes and no. European IP law allows for the patenting of software inventions that involves the use of a computer, so-called computer implemented inventions. Examples are e.g. the software in ABS brakes, intelligent shoes, thinking washing machines, digital switchboards and the likes.
Plougmann & Vingtoft is able to help you find out if and how your software invention can be protected in Europe and if it is at all worth it for you to file a software patent application. Click here to find additional useful information on European patent applications and validations, what you should be aware of before and after filing of patent applications as well as other related subjects regarding intellectual property protection in Europe.
You can also contact one of our IPR-experts listed below for more information on patenting of software or fill out this contact form with your enquiry and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our IPR experts in the field of software:
Gisle Midttun
Hanns-Juergen Grosse
Jacob Mikkelsen
Jan Ove Askautrud
Martin Lorentzen
Michael Friis Sørensen
Per J. Nygreen
