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Can software be patented under UK or EU law

Can software be patented under UK or EU law

Software can be patented only if it produces a "technical effect" or solves a technical problem. Pure software or algorithms are unlikely to qualify unless tied to hardware or a technical contribution beyond mere code. The specifics are decided case by case.

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