Can we get a patent for an iphone application?

salamat2 · 05-28-2009, 01:38 PM

I am developing an iphone application and am wondering if I couldnt my idea. Please let me know. Thanks

Adam1389 · 05-30-2009, 03:02 PM

The way I understand it, you can apply for a patent for whatever you want. I would check with Apple to ensure you can do it for an application though.

salamat2 · 05-31-2009, 05:50 PM

Ok thanks

John Tickles · 06-26-2009, 05:10 AM

It will be effective if you consult with the organization about the issue.I mean apple co.They can help you effectively if you have the attractive application.

akshita · 12-09-2009, 09:32 PM

It is generally difficult to be granted patent for an idea. A specific way of implementing an idea that is totally different to everything before and not just your standard miniscule evolutionary step might have a chance.

All this is of course a good thing, or Taito(?) would be the only company making shoot-em-ups as they release Space Invaders. Heck, we could be stuck with just one company making games at all as they could have patented the idea of making video-games.

But, if you have a truly original game-mechanism you could be granted a patent. (I believe Tetris is a good example).

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salamat2 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Can we get a patent for an iphone application? I am developing an iphone application and am wondering if I couldnt my idea. Please let me know. Thanks

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Adam1389 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ilwaco Posts: 35	The way I understand it, you can apply for a patent for whatever you want. I would check with Apple to ensure you can do it for an application though. __________________ iPhone 3G 8GB Black, 3.0 GM. iPhone 3G S preordered! (Black, 16GB)

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akshita Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	It is generally difficult to be granted patent for an idea. A specific way of implementing an idea that is totally different to everything before and not just your standard miniscule evolutionary step might have a chance. All this is of course a good thing, or Taito(?) would be the only company making shoot-em-ups as they release Space Invaders. Heck, we could be stuck with just one company making games at all as they could have patented the idea of making video-games. But, if you have a truly original game-mechanism you could be granted a patent. (I believe Tetris is a good example). __________________ Recycle Mobile Phones

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salamat2 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Ok thanks

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