Abstract :
The cases of Whelan Associates vs. Jaslow Dental Laboratory, Computer Associates International Inc. vs. Altai, and Apple Computer Inc. vs. Microsoft Inc. are discussed to illustrate trends suggesting that software protection is shrinking, although that could result in the development of more program applications. The traditional and emerging standards of applying copyright protection to software are reviewed.<>
Keywords :
copy protection; industrial property; legislation; Altai; Apple Computer Inc; Computer Associates International Inc.; Jaslow Dental Laboratory; Microsoft Inc.; Whelan Associates; copyright protection; program applications; software protection; standards; Copyright protection; Corporate acquisitions; Dentistry; Fasteners; Marine vehicles; Operating systems; Processor scheduling;
