Computer-implemented inventions (CIIs)
"Computer-implemented invention" is a term intended to cover claims that involve computers, computer networks or other programmable apparatus with at least one feature realised using a computer program. The term "business method" denotes a scheme, rule or method for doing business that encompasses activities of a financial, commercial, administrative or organisational nature.
This course, which is only open to patent examiners at national patent offices, invites participants to independently study online training material developed by the European Patent Academy:
Participants can exchange views throughout the self-learning process in an online forum, where they can also post questions for EPO experts.
To increase the impact of self-paced learning, the Academy is organising two online sessions. These sessions aim to answer participants' questions and illustrate the key concepts with examples.
Organised by
European Patent Academy
Organised by
European Patent Academy
Course prerequisites
This training activity is open to staff of national patent offices only.