Computer Programs And Patent

The patent concept has taken place in the Information Technology ("IT") sector as it is in every field. Evaluation of computer-based inventions regarding patentability criteria and the protection of said inventions are still a matter of debate. In our article, the matters such as; the place of patent concept in the informatics sector and how the computer-based invention can be protected and which criteria should be found in the computer-based inventions will be mentioned.

INTRODUCTION

Patent is a right to the protection granted to the patent holder whose inventions that offer new solutions to technical problems. Patent rights differ from other industrial property rights in terms of the applicability in the industry and providing technological and functional innovations.