Is it possible to get a patent for the mechanics of a game? This would be for the inner workings of our gaming app and to protect us from copycats. Is it possible?
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Nov 09, 2015
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You can patent the methods used by the inner workings of your gaming app. Assuming it is software only (not novel new hardware you invented), it must be novel and non-obvious.