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Computer-Implemented Inventions (CII)
Computer-Implemented Inventions (CII)
A term used to refer to inventions that involve the use of a computer system or network. For example, software or AI-related inventions are a form of computer-implemented invention. Special conditions apply to the evaluation of patentability for computer-implemented inventions. In particular, it is generally necessary to demonstrate a technical effect that is achieved by the invention that goes beyond the normal physical interactions that result when software is run on a computer.
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