The EPO published patent application EP4272814A1 for RaySearch Laboratories AB, claiming a system and method for automated radiotherapy treatment planning. The invention relates to computational methods for optimizing radiation therapy treatment plans, classified under IPC codes A61N 5/10 and G16H 20/40 (Health Informatics for therapy). The patent designates all major European states including Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and 27 other contracting states.

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