'Alice' In Patent Land: Finding Patentable Digital Health Innovations Is No Easy Task
Executive Summary
While the mobile health sector and digital health in general is poised for a major boom, a 2014 case, Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International, continues to be a major hurdle for manufacturers wanting to patent their software. While there are some recent positive trends, attorneys recommend caution and proactive steps to make the best of the current patent environment.
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