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Softwars: The Legal Battles For Control Of The Global Software Industry,New
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Softwars: The Legal Battles For Control Of The Global Software Industry Explains Why The Future Of The Computer Industry Depends On The Nature And Extent Of Intellectual Property Protection For The Software That Controls Computer Hardware. The Softwars It Discusses Are The Confrontations Taking Place In The Courtroom, In The Legislative Chambers And In Professional Symposia Around The World In Which The Scope Of Intellectual Property Protection For Computer Software Is Being Debated And, In Some Cases, Determined. In A Highly Readable And Entertaining Series Of Essays, The Author Explains The Influences Of Clones, Hackers, Vendors Of Proprietary Systems, Vendors Of Open Systems, Software Patents, Copyrights And Trade Secrets On The Evolution Of The Industry. No Other Book To Date Has Provided Either As Lucid A Description Of The Major Litigation Involving Software Protection Or As Cogent An Analysis Of The Economic And Strategic Consequences Of That Litigation.Softwars Is Divided Into Five Parts, Each Consisting Of Two Or More Essays. In Part I, The Author Discusses The Nature Of Computer Programs And The History Of Intellectual Property Protection For Computer Programs. Part Ii Deals With The Look And Feel Issue; It Explains What Constitutes Infringement Of Rights In Screen Displays And Other Aspects Of User Interfaces, And The Importance Of The Issue. Part Iii Concerns The Practice Known As Reverse Engineering Of Software; Who Does It, Why, And What The Legal And Economic Consequences Are. In Part Iv, The Reader Is Led To The Boundaries Of The Legal Debate, Where The Limits Of The Law Are Being Tested. Part V Is The Author'S Conclusion And Prognostications For The Future Of The Computer Industry And The Law. Anyone Interested In The Intersection Of Law And Technology, And Particularly Those Involved In The Computer Industry, Will Find Softwars Valuable And Compelling Reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Softwars: The Legal Battles for Control of the Global Software Industry'? A: The book discusses the impact of intellectual property protection on the computer industry, highlighting legal battles related to software patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Softwars'? A: The author of 'Softwars' is Anthony Lawrence Clapes.
- Q: What type of book is 'Softwars' categorized as? A: 'Softwars' is categorized under Economics.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Softwars'? A: 'Softwars' contains 326 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Softwars' is available? A: The available edition of 'Softwars' is the First Edition.
- Q: When was 'Softwars' published? A: 'Softwars' was published on January 26, 1993.
- Q: Is 'Softwars' a new or used book? A: 'Softwars' is listed as a new book.
- Q: What are the main topics covered in 'Softwars'? A: The book covers topics such as the history of intellectual property protection, infringement in user interfaces, reverse engineering of software, and future predictions for the industry.
- Q: Is 'Softwars' suitable for someone interested in law and technology? A: Yes, 'Softwars' is valuable for anyone interested in the intersection of law and technology, particularly those in the computer industry.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Softwars' in? A: 'Softwars' is in good condition, as indicated in the features.