Patentability of Computer Program Algorithms in the G20 States

Ubiquitous computerization and digitalization are contributing to the unprecedented growth of software market. Computer programs protected as subject copyright law in international domestic legal systems. However, does not protect interests holder from borrowing ideas algorithms which often have agreat commercial value. This circumstance has prompted science enforcement practice most developed states justify possibility protecting computer their algorithms. The leading chosen for this paper G20 states. relevance choice is due following: 1) account 86% global GDP; 2) All world leaders development members; 3) BRICS 4) law-and-orders relevant all existing traditions protection intellectual property world. systems follow one three approaches according criterion patentability We call first approach “neutral.” It includes States legislation explicitly prohibit patenting programs, but themselves mentioned among matters inventions. second (“positive”) those classifies patentable On contrary, third (“negating”) where it legally established that such unpatentable. results research demonstrate there no direct correlation between way solving issue program different state’s place IT For example, United China take aneutral approach, Japan takes apositive EU Member India anegating approach. believe flexible point view patent policy. liberal consistent positive presented by Japanese system. Finally, negating controversial at same time widespread