IPR Protection of Application Programming Interfaces: Legal Background, Case Law and Industry Practices - Tapa blanda

Poikela, Päivi

 
9783838373515: IPR Protection of Application Programming Interfaces: Legal Background, Case Law and Industry Practices
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ISBN 10: 3838373510 ISBN 13: 9783838373515
Editorial: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Sinopsis

The aim of this book is to study how application programming interfaces (APIs) can be protected by intellectual property rights. Primarily, it is examined how, and to what extent, copyright protection can be applied to APIs in the light of European and U.S legislation and case law. The book also studies how patents can be used for protecting APIs and what consequences patent protection of APIs may cause. The research is a legal dogmatic study, including also comparative elements between different jurisdictions as well as practical examples. Many companies have recently realized the value of open API information in highly competitive market environment. The recent development of legal environment, including the outcome of Microsoft case in Europe, is promoting creation of interoperable software and hardware products as well as technical development which avails the whole society. The book should be helpful for professionals working in the fields of IPRs and software development.

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Reseña del editor

The aim of this book is to study how application programming interfaces (APIs) can be protected by intellectual property rights. Primarily, it is examined how, and to what extent, copyright protection can be applied to APIs in the light of European and U.S legislation and case law. The book also studies how patents can be used for protecting APIs and what consequences patent protection of APIs may cause. The research is a legal dogmatic study, including also comparative elements between different jurisdictions as well as practical examples. Many companies have recently realized the value of open API information in highly competitive market environment. The recent development of legal environment, including the outcome of Microsoft case in Europe, is promoting creation of interoperable software and hardware products as well as technical development which avails the whole society. The book should be helpful for professionals working in the fields of IPRs and software development.

Biografía del autor

LL.M. (University of Lapland), M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration, Hanken School of Economics). Legal Counsel at Nokia Corporation.

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Editorial
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Año de publicación
2010
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
3838373510
ISBN 13 
9783838373515
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Número de páginas
84
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