CMS has significant expertise in the field of software patents and computer-related inventions. These types of inventions are patentable where there is a technical solution to a technical problem. Indeed over 30,000 software patents have been granted in Europe. Having a high quality patent application drafted to protect your software invention is key because the technical problems and technical solutions need to be drawn out with care. Because the term “technical” is not defined by the European Patent Office there is often a need to rely on case law and guideline documents in order to find the best way forward. CMS has a large team of specialists in computer science who work on filing and prosecution of software patents every day. We are good at working with your developers and technical staff to identify technical problems and minimize burden on your technical and management time. We have deep understanding of the technology and the law so as to help you with your software patent needs.
