Computer programs are copyrighted as "literary works" to the extent they contain original and creative works. Software may also contain copyrighted images and sounds. Software copyright does NOT include any functional aspect nor any "idea, procedure, process, system, method of operation, concept, principle, or discovery".
In IT, copyright most often applies to software, which can be protected by both copyright AND patent law. Most software-related copyright issues are addressed in detail in end user licensing agreements.
Copyright term for software in India is 60 years from the date of publication.
Software is protected by copyright (as a "literary work"), but can also receive a patent if it is exceptionally innovative.
Software is protected by copyright as a literary work.
Public domain software
"Public domain software" is software that has moved into the public domain. You're free to copy, display, sell, or adapt it. No one owns the copyright on that software.
The Copyright Designs and Patents Act defines patents for computer hardware and software, and copyright on software.
Software copyright is a new extension of copyright law to machine-readable software. It is used by proprietary software companies to prevent the unauthorized copying of their software caca
The term used to describe using software illegally is "software piracy." This refers to the unauthorized copying, distribution, or use of software, violating copyright laws and licensing agreements. Software piracy can include downloading pirated software from the internet, sharing it without permission, or using cracked versions that bypass licensing protection.
Copyright infringement, also called piracy.
Because registration is not required for protection, there is no way to tell how much software has been protected by copyright. On the other hand, since protection is automatic, you can also say that all software is protected by copyright.
Commercial Software