A mathematical principle can be patented so long as it can be implemented on a computer.

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According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), "abstract ideas," "laws of nature," and "natural phenomena" cannot be patented, even if implemented on a computer. However, applications of mathematical principles that result in a specific, useful, and practical outcome may be eligible for patent protection.

A Mathematical Principle Can Be Patented So Long as It