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Computer-Implemented Inventions (CII) are a hot topic in the
patent world. While some countries grant patents for all types
of software, the patent practice in Europe is a different
matter. Here, developers need to show that their invention
actually makes a contribution in a technical field. Computers
are part of almost every area of modern life. And they are
getting more advanced every day, with increasingly small gadgets
performing ever more complicated tasks. Consequently, the number
of new inventions seeking patent status in the field has been
rising steadily. In fact, patent applications for computer-based
inventions have the highest growth rate among all patent
categories presented to the European Patent Office (EPO) over
the past few years. A thorough examination process awaits all
new applications in this field. The main aim is to distinguish
true technological innovations - which contribute to the overall
level of progress - from straightforw