Research Area:
Management
KeyWord:
Computer–related–inventions, (CRIs), Software–Related Inventions, Patentable Subject Matter, Patent–eligible, Apple, Microsoft, PC Revolution
Abstract:
In this research paper, the author seeks to dynamically analyse the scope and nature of software patents. The research paper discusses the need for patent protection for software–related inventions and analyses whether pure software patents are permissible. It looks at the legal regime in India regarding Computer–related–inventions (CRIs) as well as the development of software patents around the world. Finally, the author also puts forward reasonable arguments against and in favour of software patents