You can typically patent an iPhone application. However, keep in mind that you cannot patent an idea but you can patent software.
Review the US Patent and Trademark information and it should help: see related link
There are 15,000 Applications!
Almost all of the applications on the iTunes store is compatible with the iPhone 4. Exceptions are applications which are for the iPad.
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Patent applications are fairly elaborate; you may wish to consult with an experienced attorney.
if patent officers study patent applications keenly, you may get they.
A patent attorney is a person who has specialized qualifications to represent clients who are obtaining patents. A patent agent is a professional, trained by the U.S . Patent Office, who prepares and files patent applications.
Two of the highest seeling iPhone applications include Text Lingo and Angry Birds. See 'related links' below.
There are literally thousands of patents for the iPhone. Apple have patented every element of the iPhone from the screen, shape, electrics, display, icons and more.
Different countries have their corresponding "patent offices".
iPhone applications are individual applications that do different things. Developers from across the world design and implement applications to do things like edit pictures, connect with friends, etc. The majority of applications are games, whereas others are utilities. See 'related links' below.
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