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It may be difficult to protect the software by way of patent applica- tion if the new bit is the content of the application, as distinct from its Sante) TAT aye
Copyright will exist. Copyright exists once the software is written. This means that there is no registra- tion process necessary and protec- tion Is free.
The drawback is that this only protects your app against copying. If another party independently cre- ates software for the same app then copyright will not offer any protec- tion against them.
There may be something in the functionality of the application which may make it patentable. You will need to confidentially discuss AC Ca
If it’s possible, filing a patent ap- plication will provide an exclusive legal right to an invention, making it more attractive to investors. In Ire- land, there is also a tax exemption for income received under a qualify- AR Oa