Since many computer programs are designed to do certain tasks electronically that have previously been done mechanically, it is often difficult to satisfy the novelty and nonobviousness requirements for a patent.

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Computer programs may not be considered novel or nonobvious if they are simply replacing a previously manual or mechanical task. This can make it harder to obtain a patent for such software.

Since Many Computer Programs Are Designed to Do Certain Tasks