HEADSTART: ICT, AI and quantum: can such cutting-edge tech be patented?

Can software be patented? Discover how computer-implemented inventions - including AI and quantum computing - can qualify for patent protection. In this episode, you’ll learn about the criteria under the European patent system, including the requirement to solve a technical problem in a novel and non-obvious way. The general information in these videos provides only abroad overview and is not comprehensive. It is not a substitute for legal advice specific to your own needs, nor should it be relied upon exclusively. You should consult a qualified professional (for example a European patentattorney) before taking any actions that could impact your business.

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HEADSTART: ICT, AI and quantum: can such cutting-edge tech be patented? is an episode from Talk innovation - the EPO podcast by European Patent Office.

This episode is 00:02:57 long.

This episode was published on Oct 31, 2025.

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