Is a copyright enough to protect my mobile app source code or do I absolutely need to file for a software patent in the US?
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Fan-out diagram
The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
SEED QUERY
Is a copyright enough to protect my mobile app source code or do I absolutely need to file for a software patent in the US?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (2)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
U.S. Copyright Office computer programs copyright registration source code software copyright FAQ Google ↗
USPTO software patents abstract ideas computer implemented inventions patent eligibility guidance Google ↗
- 2106-Patent Subject Matter Eligibility · uspto.gov
- Patent subject matter eligibility · uspto.gov
- Filing a patent application on your own · prod-web-alb-tg.uspto.gov
- Register your software copyright · copyright.gov
- Explore software patent protection · uspto.gov
Queries
2 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U.S. Copyright Office computer programs copyright registration source code software copyright FAQ OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
USPTO software patents abstract ideas computer implemented inventions patent eligibility guidance OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 |