6. Non-inventions under Article 52(2) and (3) EPC
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6.6. Schemes, rules and methods for performing mental acts, playing games or doing business

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6.6. Schemes, rules and methods for performing mental acts, playing games or doing business

According to Art. 52(2)(c) EPC, schemes, rules and methods for performing mental acts, playing games or doing business are not to be regarded as inventions.

6.6.1 Methods for doing business
6.6.2 Methods for performing mental acts
6.6.3 Word-processing
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