patent for excel spreadsheet?

[kndln]

Can I patent an excel spreadsheet?

 

[Grandma]

Probably not, since excel's already patented. You might try contacting them (Microsoft?) and seeing if they're intersted in your product. DO NOT ACCEPT OR SIGN ANYTHING WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY'S ADVICE.

 

[kndln]

So if I have put together a excel workbook full of VBA's and formulas, I can't patent that? If I can how do I do it?

 

[there4eyeM]

It is already copyrighted to you in creating it, but you can do it officially.

Patent is another thing entirely.

 

[kndln]

What do you mean by that?

 

[Grandma]

Copyright and patent are two different things. I suggest Googling both terms for a good definition.

 

[George Costanza]

Can I patent an excel spreadsheet?

Yes. Consult a patent attorney.

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