0
Copyright law gives the creator of a work the exclusive right to copy, alter, distribute, or perform/display the work, or authorize others to do so, for a limited time.
Computer programs are protected as "literary works" in most countries, giving them the same protection as a book.
What else can I help you with?
Does a computer program have a copyright?
Yes. Under current US copyright law computer programs are considered "literary works"
What has the author J A Keustermans written?
J. A. Keustermans has written: 'International computer law' -- subject(s): Computer programs, Computers, Copyright, Law and legislation, Semiconductors
How will the copyright law protect the ideas?
Copyright law cannot protect ideas, only the expressionof them in writing, sound, art, etc.
What has the author David I Bainbridge written?
David I. Bainbridge has written: 'Software copyright law' -- subject(s): Computer programs, Copyright, Law and legislation, Computer software 'Computers and the law' -- subject(s): Computers, Law and legislation 'Intellectual property law' 'Data protection' -- subject(s): Data protection, Law and legislation, Privacy, Right of, Right of Privacy
How does intellectual property rights relates to computer software?
Computer software is unique in that it is protected by patent and copyright. Copyright laws make duplication and distribution illegal, and patent law prevents other companies from using the code for their own programs.
What did the computer software copyright act of 1980 do?
The Computer Software Copyright Act of 1980 extended copyright protection to computer programs, recognizing them as literary works under U.S. copyright law. This legislation aimed to safeguard the rights of software developers by preventing unauthorized reproduction and distribution of their programs. It also clarified that both source code and object code are eligible for copyright protection. Overall, the act helped foster innovation in the software industry by providing legal protection for creators.
What has the author Laura Chimienti written?
Laura Chimienti has written: 'Lineamenti del nuovo diritto d'autore' -- subject(s): Copyright 'La tutela del software nel diritto d'autore' -- subject(s): Computer programs, Computer software, Copyright, Law and legislation
What law protects your work from copyright infringement?
It requires permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law.
What law makes copying computer software an offense?
copyright.
How does copyright protect an invention?
It doesn't. Patent law protects inventions.
Copyright law protects the rights of?
it protect the rights of authors creativity
In the US does copyright laws not protect original ideas as intellectual property?
Copyright law in general does not protect ideas, but rather it protects the expression of those ideas.
