Title :
The software patent problem
Author :
Stratton, Robert P. ; Tétrault, McCarthy
Author_Institution :
Toronto Dominion Centre, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Several recent events regarding software patents have highlighted the need for computer professionals to understand the patent system. This paper presents an overview of software patents with a focus on some of the unique problems and situations which can occur with software patents in an attempt to clarify some of the issues surrounding software patents
Keywords :
DP industry; legislation; patents; professional aspects; computer professionals; patent system; software invention; software patent; Computer industry; Computer programming profession; Legal factors; Patents;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1994. Conference Proceedings. 1994 Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Halifax, NS
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2416-1
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.1994.405821
