Tech firm denied policy tracker patent in UK insurance industry.

March 25, 2024
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TLDR:

  • Insurance tech firm unable to secure patent for automated policy tracker software in the UK.
  • Computer programs and business methods are deemed non-patentable by intellectual property officials.

Key Elements of the Article:

An insurance tech firm recently faced a setback in securing a patent for its automated policy tracker software in the UK. Intellectual property officials stated that computer programs and business methods are not eligible for patents in the UK. This decision highlights the limitations and restrictions surrounding patentability in the tech industry.


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