drishti shah 21 July 2020

Patent

can an business idea regarding developing a software can be patented or copyrighted and what is the time cost and process of the same ?

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This discussion clarifies whether a software business idea can be patented or copyrighted in India. While software itself may not be patentable, copyright protection is available for your work. The thread also touches upon the process, time, and costs associated with intellectual property rights for software development.

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G.L.N. Prasad (Retired employee.) 22 July 2020

Search in google with keywords "Process for patenting rights on developing software"..

Rajesh Hazra (Mediator and Legal Counsel ) 22 July 2020

Hi Dristi ,

Software may not patentable in India but you may copyright the same for your protection.

Regards

P. Venu (Advocate) 22 July 2020

An idea is a mere thought process. It is impossible that this could be patented.

Rajesh Hazra (Mediator and Legal Counsel ) 22 July 2020

Hi Dristi ,

Software may not patentable in India but you may copyright the same for your protection.

Regards

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