Headnote:
A method involving technical means is an invention within the
meaning of Article 52(1) EPC (as distinguished from decision T
931/95-Controlling pension benefits system/PBS PARTNERSHIP) (see points
4.1 to 4.4 of the reasons).
Method steps consisting of modifications to a business scheme and
aimed at circumventing a technical problem rather than solving it by
technical means cannot contribute to the technical character of the
subject-matter claimed (see point 5.7 of the reasons).
