Can I patent a software feature or is software only protected by copyright and trade secrets
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
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Can I patent a software feature or is software only protected by copyright and trade secrets
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
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Searches and sources
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
USPTO software patents subject matter eligibility computer implemented inventions abstract idea guidance Google ↗
USPTO patent basics novelty nonobvious utility software copyright trade secrets Google ↗
- Patent essentials · uspto.gov
- Copyright in General (FAQ) · copyright.gov
- Trade Secret Intellectual Property Toolkit · uspto.gov
- What is Copyright? · copyright.gov
Queries
2 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USPTO software patents subject matter eligibility computer implemented inventions abstract idea guidance OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
USPTO patent basics novelty nonobvious utility software copyright trade secrets OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 |