What parts of my proprietary software source code are actually eligible for copyright protection versus what needs a patent instead?
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
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What parts of my proprietary software source code are actually eligible for copyright protection versus what needs a patent instead?
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.
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Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
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Searches and sources
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
United States Copyright Office computer programs copyright ideas procedures processes methods of operation software circular computer programs Google ↗
USPTO software patents abstract ideas Alice computer implemented inventions patent eligibility official guidance Google ↗
- 2106-Patent Subject Matter Eligibility · uspto.gov
- Patent subject matter eligibility · uspto.gov
- U.S. Copyright Office – Copyright Registration · copyright.gov
- Circular 61 – Copyright Registration for Computer Programs · copyright.gov
- USPTO – Patent Information · uspto.gov
Queries
2 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States Copyright Office computer programs copyright ideas procedures processes methods of operation software circular computer programs OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
USPTO software patents abstract ideas Alice computer implemented inventions patent eligibility official guidance OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 |