Computer software patents

September 25, 2008
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

The Law regarding Computer software patents has developed into something of a grey area in South Africa, and several patents have been granted for computer software. As yet there is no case law to refer to in the country. Until such time as the law is changed by Act of Parliament, it will remain a grey area. If you have any queries at all regarding the present state of the law in South Africa or elsewhere regarding computer software patents, or indeed any queries regarding intellectual property of any kind, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our intellectual property attorneys, who will be happy to assist you.