Can I patent an iPhone app?
Hand-held apps, such as those sold in Apple’s App Store for the iPhone and the Android Market for Android phones, are an increasingly profitable market. With their rise in commercial success, mobile apps have increasingly been a hot topic for patent clients. Hand-held apps are no different from other software when it comes to patent eligibility and patentability, which means yes, apps are patentable. However, there are nuances to explore when looking at whether it makes financial sense to pursue a patent in a market in which a quick shelf life is the norm.
I have been patenting computer programs and software my entire career and am increasingly seeing new patent applications related to mobile applications. If you are interested in learning more about patenting your software, contact me to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss filing a utility patent application with an experienced patent attorney.
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