A World Citizen’s Comments

• Jul 18th, 2014 @ 10:38am

  Re: Question: What is a Generic computer function?

  on Latest CAFC Ruling Suggests A Whole Lot Of Software Patents Are Likely Invalid
  A non-generic computer would be function specific, as I understand it. This ruling is similar to current patent law in Europe that does not allow generic software patents, but does allow for patenting software as part of a larger specialized solution.
  
  So for example, if you patented software as part of a device (e.g., an autonomous vehicle), it probably would stand - as long as it's not just any car, but a specific solution that includes specialized hardware necessary for the software to function and which would be useless without the software.
• Mar 3rd, 2014 @ 2:49pm

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• Feb 27th, 2014 @ 1:11pm

  It's pretty simple, really

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