Licence-created monopolies : controlling use through restrictive licensing terms -- Legal mechanisms for mitigating the effect of restrictive licensing provisions -- On reverse engineering and decompilation -- The Idea-expression dichotomy and its role in software-related disputes -- The combined effect of copyright and restrictive licensing provisions -- Patenting software -- Protecting user interfaces -- Trade secrets and the software industry
Summary
Although the law of infringement is relatively straightforward on the copying of literal and textual elements of software, it is the copying of non-literal and functional elements that poses complex and topical questions in the context of intellectual property (IP) protection. This work discusses software as a multi-layered functional product, setting the scene for other legal discussions by highlighting software's unique characteristics. It examines models for the provision of software, addressing licensing patterns and overall enforceability, as well as the statutory and judicial tools for regulating the use of such licences
Notes
This edition previously issued in print: 2017
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Audience
Specialized
Notes
Online resource; title from home page (viewed on September 18, 2017)
