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Computer Programs, User Interfaces, And Section 102(B) Of The Copyright Act Of 1976: A Critique Of Lotus V. Paperback, Pamela Samuelson
Computer Programs, User Interfaces, And Section 102(B) Of The Copyright Act Of 1976: A Critique Of Lotus V. Paperback, Pamela Samuelson
Law and Contemporary Problems
The Supreme Court's landmark ruling "Lotus Development Corp vs Paperback Software International" is critiqued. The ruling did not resolve the issue of whether copyright law protects user interfaces.
Copyright, Potential Markets, And The User Interface: Defining The Scope Of The Limited Monopoly, Todd D. Daubert
Copyright, Potential Markets, And The User Interface: Defining The Scope Of The Limited Monopoly, Todd D. Daubert
Law and Contemporary Problems
Although most court cases involving copyright protection of the user interface appear to have been decided correctly on their facts, the language of the decisions has left uncertainty as to the scope of protection.
Originality And Creativity In Copyright Law, Howard B. Abrams
Originality And Creativity In Copyright Law, Howard B. Abrams
Law and Contemporary Problems
Copyright law can be broadly viewed as a system that seeks an appropriate balance between the rights of authors and publishers with the rights of users and consumers. The case of "Feist Publications Inc vs Rural Telephone Service Co" is discussed.
Reality As Artifact: From Feist To Fair Use, Wendy J. Gordon
Reality As Artifact: From Feist To Fair Use, Wendy J. Gordon
Law and Contemporary Problems
The Supreme Court case "Feist Publications Inc vs Rural Telephone Service Co" is examined. Although the court's decision was correct, its reasoning is deeply flawed.
Founding Father-In-Law: Judicial Amendment Of The Canadian Constitution, Dale Gibson
Founding Father-In-Law: Judicial Amendment Of The Canadian Constitution, Dale Gibson
Law and Contemporary Problems
Judicial amendment of the Canadian Constitution is discussed. The Supreme Court of Canada can nullify or alter the constitutional text or its accepted meaning through constitutional interpretations.
Mass Communications And The First Amendment: An Overview, L. A. Powe Jr.
Mass Communications And The First Amendment: An Overview, L. A. Powe Jr.
Law and Contemporary Problems
Traditionally, mass communications issues have been slighted or ignored in first amendment writings. The Supreme Court deals with each type of harm resulting from this issue separately.
The Canadian Judicial Approach To Equality Rights: Freedom Ride Or Roller Coaster?, M. David Lepofsky
The Canadian Judicial Approach To Equality Rights: Freedom Ride Or Roller Coaster?, M. David Lepofsky
Law and Contemporary Problems
The routes that can be followed by the Supreme Court at the crossroad to full equality rights protection are discussed. The Court should not tolerate any stereotyping of the elderly, women, the handicapped or anyone else.
The Canadian Constitutional Approach To Freedom Of Expression In Hate Propaganda And Pornography, Kathleen Mahoney
The Canadian Constitutional Approach To Freedom Of Expression In Hate Propaganda And Pornography, Kathleen Mahoney
Law and Contemporary Problems
Canadian courts are in the process of challenging existing thought about the constitutional protection of freedom of expression. Establishing equality requires reciprocity of respect and parity of regard for physical dignity and personal integrity. Canadian Supreme Court decisions on pornography are discussed.
Emerging Constitutional Norms: Continuous Judicial Amendment Of The Constitution—The Proportionality Test As A Moving Target, Andree Lajoie, Henry Quillinan
Emerging Constitutional Norms: Continuous Judicial Amendment Of The Constitution—The Proportionality Test As A Moving Target, Andree Lajoie, Henry Quillinan
Law and Contemporary Problems
The so-called proportionality test of modifications to the Canadian Constitution are discussed. The Constitution is, at times, described as a moving target for change.
Free Speech In The United States And Canada, Kent Greenawalt
Free Speech In The United States And Canada, Kent Greenawalt
Law and Contemporary Problems
A comparison of freedom of speech in the US and Canada is presented. Supreme Court decisions on this issue in both countries are discussed. Both countries believe that free speech is central to liberal democracy.
Federalism Under Fire: The Role Of The Supreme Court Of Canada, Katherine Swinton
Federalism Under Fire: The Role Of The Supreme Court Of Canada, Katherine Swinton
Law and Contemporary Problems
The role of the Supreme Court of Canada in the country's federal system is discussed. Globalization will have an important impact on interpretation of the Canadian Constitution. The special status of Quebec will also have to be taken into account.