Can you patent software, or is it always rejected?
Software isn't always rejected, but it faces a higher bar than most other invention types, since claims need to demonstrate a genuine technical improvement rather than an abstract process running on a computer. Well-drafted software patents that anchor claims to specific technical mechanisms are granted regularly.
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