Patent Protection For Computer Program - Analysis Of The Forms Of IP Protections Available For Computer Programs And Justification For Patent Protection In The Indian Context

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Patent Protection For Computer Program - Analysis Of The Forms Of IP Protections Available For Computer Programs And Justification For Patent Protection In The Indian Context

INTRODUCTION

The laws which govern the protection of computer software fall

under the domain of intellectual property. Intellectual property

protection is generally granted for the benefit of both creator of

the property and public welfare. There is a three step process

linking the public welfare with intellectual property. The first

step involves expanding the scope of legal protection offered to

software creator by granting them enhanced monopoly rights. The

second step is this kind of enhanced protection creates a reward

system motivating further creativity. Finally, this expansion of

inventive activity brings about the discovery of more ideas and

faster advancement of technology. The end result of this process is

that the public receives different range of software products.

The granting of intellectual property pr...

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