C/L/43. To What Extent does Case Law on Non-Literal Copying in Computer Programs Help Explain the Law in Relation to Non-Literal Copying in Other Forms of Copyright

The protection of software is essential for businesses, especially in light of the increasing public dissemination of information, coupled with the ease with which source code can be copied. There has been much debate about the appropriate method of protection and controversy over the use and interpretation of copyright protection for software, which many argue is justified solely on economic grounds, as opposed to the protection of skill and creativity, which is the fundamental purpose of copyright. This assignment examines this issue in detail, particularly focusing on the court's approach to non-literal copying and infringement and its impact on other forms of copyright.