Math You Can't Use: Patents, Copyright, and Software

by Ben Klemens

Description

This insightful book delves into the complex intersection of intellectual property law and computer software. It explores the challenges and controversies surrounding patents and copyright as they apply to code, drawing on perspectives from law, computer science, mathematics, and economics. The author examines how existing legal frameworks might be adapted to better accommodate the unique nature of software and suggests potential improvements for patent and copyright implementation in this rapidly evolving field. Through a variety of examples, the book offers a lively and innovative analysis of the legal controls and restrictions impacting software development.

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paperback

Brookings Institution Press

Published Jan 1, 2005

181 pages

ISBN: 9780815749424

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First Published

2005

Language

eng

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