Software and Patents in Europe, Paperback by Leith, Philip, ISBN 0521329620, ISBN-13 9780521329620, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US By repackaging software as a ‘device’, patent attorneys have succeeded in getting protection for their clients. This text argues that this approach by the Patent Offices makes it difficult for competitors to assess what has been protected. If software is being protected, it should be examined and assessed as such.