Synopsis
Describes the law relating to copyright protection of computer software, in particular, computer programs, databases and other works stored on computer. The text focuses on the limits of copyright protection and boundaries between what is permitted and what is prohibited by copyright law.
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Synopsis
In the fast-moving world of computer software development, legal protection is a vital element in preventing unauthorized copying. Software copyright law is an extremely complex area and the extent and method of protection afforded to the creator of new software can often be highly controversial. This book covers all aspects of software copyright law, from ownership, exploitation and infringement, to permitted acts such as decompilation and reverse analysis. Secondary issues relating to copyright protection are considered, including concepts such as the "look and feel" of computer programs. The text includes discussions of important legal cases and practical examples, as well as a review of recent influential US developments and EC law implications. In this edition, a fuller treatment is given to the protection of databases, in line with likely EC developments on harmonization.
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