Obtaining patent protection for software and business methods is notoriously challenging due to the strict rules at the UKIPO and EPO, which exclude ‘non-technical’ features from patentability. Our goal in the Software Innovation and Fintech team is to deliver quality advice that maximises patent coverage and provides our clients with clear commercial advantages over their competitors.
To achieve this goal, our highly experienced team of attorneys will delve into the specifics of your revolutionary software and/or fintech technology to extract commercially valuable aspects eligible for patent protection. We work closely with inventors to ensure that only patentable features are included so as to preserve commercially sensitive information from being disclosed to the public.
Our software innovation and fintech team has an internationally proven reputation for excellence. For instance, our involvement in some landmark software cases has led to previously rejected patents being granted (e.g. GB2508562), or a seismic shift in the IP office decision making process (e.g. T 0258/03).
With the pandemic altering consumer behaviours to becoming more comfortable with using digital services, particularly within the financial sector, now is the perfect time to evaluate whether patent protection provides value to your software and/or fintech business. Our team is on hand to assist with this, and can provide a balanced argument to allow you to make the most informed decision based on your specific circumstances.
With a plethora of attorneys based across the UK, including central London (a global hub of Fintech), our team is primed and excited to help you protect your pioneering innovation in these rapidly developing fields.
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