How to patent a SaaS service?

Question

Startups

Hello! I can't find an answer on how to patent the service we're developing.
Some patent specialists recommend "Registration of computer programs and databases", others apply for an international PCT application for patenting "Inventions".
For some understanding of what we are doing. Our service is not a unique development, it does not create anything fundamentally new. We just rethought some existing processes, added new features, improved the usability of services already existing on the market. Thus, we got our own, recognizable and different product. Tell me, who faced a similar problem? How to register the rights to such a product?
Thanks in advance for your replies!

Answer 1

this is not a unique development, it does not create anything fundamentally new.

And what are you going to patent, interfaces?

Answer 2

What goal do you want to achieve in the end?
- Registration of a computer program is needed to prove authorship. For example, for entering into the register of Russian software or for litigation with unscrupulous partners / contractors.
- Registration of a patent for an algorithm - to collect patent royalties or prohibit its use. Do you have unique algorithms that are subject to patenting? Please note that mere programs cannot be patented, only algorithms.
- Registration of a trademark - protects against misuse of the name, graphic designation, slogan, etc. The easiest thing to register.
That is, various registrations are mainly protective means. Although they also go under the article of the company's assets, which increases its value when assessed.
In general, designate the ultimate goal that you want to achieve, and proceed from it.

Answer 3

And why not make these patent lawyers do all the necessary gestures themselves.
You have already received advice from them - so now the steps themselves need to be taken.
Why run twice - hire them to do it already.
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And what can not be done in two ways at the same time?
Then, again, for advice to specialists in patent law (to others already).