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Q: Why is it possible to apply patent laws to software?
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Why do you have patent laws?

To encourage inventors, by making it possible for them to make money from their ideas and inventions.


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 are the laws surrounding copying software?

Software is one of the few things protected by both copyright law and patent law. Unless the software is freeware or shareware, or you have a license to copy it, you are limited to one installation.


What has the author H-Joachim Tesmer written?

H.-Joachim Tesmer has written: 'The US patent advantage' -- subject(s): Computer software, Patent laws and legislation, Patents, Business method patents


What are laws that protect inventors called?

Patent laws protect inventors from having their ideas or products stolen. To get an idea patent, you can contact a patent attorney in your area.


Who has more rights to an invention first in use or first person to apply for patent?

Under US patent laws, the first to invent has the exclusive right to the patent, even if someone else files for or obtains a patent on a similar invention later. This is not the law in any other country and the US law is changing in March 2013.


What has the author Thomas Terrell written?

Thomas Terrell has written: 'The law and practice relating to letters patent for inventions' -- subject(s): Patent laws and legislation, Patent practice 'Terrell on the law of patents' -- subject(s): Law, Patent, Patent laws and legislation


There are no patent laws at the state level?

There were State patent laws in Australia prior to Federation in 1901. After Federation the Federal rather than the State governments assumed responsibility for passing laws on patents


Who passed copyright and patent laws?

In the United States, Congress has the power to enact new laws concerning intellectual property and to amend existing legislation.


Do all laws are apply to all in India?

Some international laws apply to India. All Indian national laws apply to all India. Local laws apply in certain areas.


What has the author Harold Fisher written?

Harold Fisher has written: 'Canadian patent law and practice' -- subject(s): Patent laws and legislation, Patent practice, Canada, Canada. Patent Office


What does the U.S Patent Office do?

The U.S. Patent Office administers the patent laws as they relate to the granting of patents for inventions and performs other duties relating to patents