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Description: Software and Intellectual Property Protection by Bernard A. Galler This work is organised around the legal issues raised by both plaintiffs and defendants in copyright litigation and the problems in dealing with the proliferation of applications for software-related patents. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How has the legal system used its traditional body of copyright and patent law to protect rights in computer software? The last 15 years have changed the entire landscape with regard to the creation and protection of software as intellectual property. Written by a computer expert with extensive participation in some of the most important software trials of the period, this book invites you to think critically about significant software issues and learn about the legal pitfalls surrounding software development in the industry today.The book is organized around various legal issues raised by both plaintiffs and defendants in copyright litigation, and the problems of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in dealing with the rapid proliferation of applications for software-related patents. The author explains important terms and concepts in software litigation such as infringement, substantial similarity, reverse engineering, the merger defense, and look and feel. A succinct, readable survey for computer professionals, nonlegal academics, and lawyers who need a fast summary of the critical issues and cases in software and intellectual property matters. Author Biography BERNARD A. GALLER is Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan, and has served as an expert witness in major intellectual property cases during the last 15 years. He is founder and president of the Software Patent Institute, founding editor-in-chief of the Annals of the History of Computing, and a former president of the Association for Computing Machinery. Among his other books are The Language of Computers (1962) and A View of Programming Languages (with A. J. Perlis, 1970). Table of Contents IntroductionLegal IssuesIdea or Expression?Software PatentsThe "Tangible Medium"Validity and ScopeInfringementSubstantial Similarity"Look and Feel"Reverse EngineeringThe Clean Room ApproachWhere Are We Now?Appendix A: The Computer; Software; Translators; Operating Systems; The User Interface; Macros, Parameters, and MicrocodeAppendix B: An Example of a PatentRecommended Sources for Extended ReadingIndex Review "From his explanation of the code of 0s and 1s, the formatting of instructions and the history of computer languages through the function of operating system programs and the writing and processing of application programs, the reader is led from the seemingly simple to the obviously complex in a seamless style yielding constant illumination. Professor Gallers book is proof that the power of clear statement is the ultimate gift of the great teacher."-Jack E. Brown, founding partner Brown & Bain.,."a thoughtful and reflective analysis of how intellectual property law has adapted itself to accommodate protection of computer software over the past two decades."-The Computer Law And Security And Report.,."this work succeeds in its aim to please a diverse readership. It is an excellent resource for curious international readers seeking an understanding of current developments greater than that available from popular press reports. It is a vital tool for any legal, computing or information management professional."-Australian Library Review?...a thoughtful and reflective analysis of how intellectual property law has adapted itself to accommodate protection of computer software over the past two decades.?-The Computer Law And Security And Report?...this work succeeds in its aim to please a diverse readership. It is an excellent resource for curious international readers seeking an understanding of current developments greater than that available from popular press reports. It is a vital tool for any legal, computing or information management professional.?-Australian Library Review?The author, Bernard A. Galler, is eminently qualified to author such a work...Galler has made readable an extremely complex set of issues. For those interested in following the intricacies of intellectual property, the book provides an approachable entre into what may be an impossible body of literature. It is a well written text and a good introduction for the novice: at the same time, it has depth for the more knowledgeable reader.?-Journal Of The American Society For Information Science..."a thoughtful and reflective analysis of how intellectual property law has adapted itself to accommodate protection of computer software over the past two decades."-The Computer Law And Security And Report..."this work succeeds in its aim to please a diverse readership. It is an excellent resource for curious international readers seeking an understanding of current developments greater than that available from popular press reports. It is a vital tool for any legal, computing or information management professional."-Australian Library Review"The author, Bernard A. Galler, is eminently qualified to author such a work...Galler has made readable an extremely complex set of issues. For those interested in following the intricacies of intellectual property, the book provides an approachable entre into what may be an impossible body of literature. It is a well written text and a good introduction for the novice: at the same time, it has depth for the more knowledgeable reader."-Journal Of The American Society For Information Science Promotional A succinct, readable survey of the critical issues and cases in copyright and patent law applied to computer software, intended for computer professionals, academics, and lawyers. Long Description How has the legal system used its traditional body of copyright and patent law to protect rights in computer software? The last 15 years have changed the entire landscape with regard to the creation and protection of software as intellectual property. Written by a computer expert with extensive participation in some of the most important software trials of the period, this book invites you to think critically about significant software issues and learn about the legal pitfalls surrounding software development in the industry today. The book is organized around various legal issues raised by both plaintiffs and defendants in copyright litigation, and the problems of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in dealing with the rapid proliferation of applications for software-related patents. The author explains important terms and concepts in software litigation such as infringement, substantial similarity, reverse engineering, the merger defense, and look and feel. A succinct, readable survey for computer professionals, nonlegal academics, and lawyers who need a fast summary of the critical issues and cases in software and intellectual property matters. Review Quote "...this work succeeds in its aim to please a diverse readership. It is an excellent resource for curious international readers seeking an understanding of current developments greater than that available from popular press reports. It is a vital tool for any legal, computing or information management professional."- Australian Library Review Promotional "Headline" A succinct, readable survey of the critical issues and cases in copyright and patent law applied to computer software, intended for computer professionals, academics, and lawyers. Details ISBN0899309747 Author Bernard A. Galler Short Title SOFTWARE & INTELLECTUAL PROPER Pages 224 Language English ISBN-10 0899309747 ISBN-13 9780899309743 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1995 Subtitle Copyright and Patent Issues for Computer and Legal Professionals Country of Publication United States Illustrations index Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Place of Publication Westport DOI 10.1604/9780899309743 UK Release Date 1995-05-23 AU Release Date 1995-05-23 NZ Release Date 1995-05-23 US Release Date 1995-05-23 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 1995-05-23 DEWEY 347.30648 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9800596;

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