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Altera_Forum
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10 years ago --- Quote Start --- Hi All, I'm sure this question surfaced many times before. My question is, how can I know if my work can be patentable, or alternatively be offered as an IP? References would be much appreciated, Refael. --- Quote End --- No, code is not patentable. You can copyright it but not patent it. You patent an idea - code is an implementation of an idea but not the idea itself. Selling it outright or distributing as encrypted IP - as mentioned by others - is probably better.