Document Type
Article
Abstract
The following article examines the protection offered to computers and computer programs, under the various applicable patent, copyright and trade secret laws. Concerning patent protection; the author discusses the history and current status of the patent laws, and analyzes in detail the landmark case of Diamond v. Diehr. Discussed also is an analysis of copyright protection for computer programs, offered by the 1980 amendments to section 117 of the 1976 Copyright Act; which paved the way for the increased protection.
Recommended Citation
Alan C. Rose
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Computers and Computer Programs: Recent Developments ,
9 Pepp. L. Rev.
Iss. 3
(1982)
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/plr/vol9/iss3/1
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Computer Law Commons, Intellectual Property Law Commons, Internet Law Commons, Science and Technology Law Commons
