Martin Goetz patented the first software in 1968 for data-sorting mainframe software Before this, software was seen as a free commodity bundled with hardware by huge companies like IBM. Goetz worked ...

“Understanding and dispelling common myths about software patents is not just an academic exercise – it’s a crucial step for innovators and companies seeking to defend themselves against competitors ...

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engineers and DevOps teams are often racing against the clock to deliver applications against stringent timelines. Calibo, a leading platform as a service (PaaS) innovator ...

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider two bills Thursday that would effectively nullify the Supreme Court’s rulings against patents on broad software processes and human genes. Open ...

Microsoft's recent trials and tribulations with its Word software patent illustrates the difficulty in granting -- and defending -- software patents. This fall, Microsoft was briefly barred from ...

Microsoft/TomTom lawsuit sparks call to change a patent system that helps few, hurts many. The recent Microsoft/TomTom patent infringement suit has sparked a renewed call for software patent reform.

Some IP owners doubt that software can be protected in Europe. David Robinson and Mike Williams of Marks & Clerk explain why they are wrong, and what owners of computer-implemented inventions can do ...