Software Protection: Licensing and IPR Laws

Thematic commentary on the areas of software copyright, software patent and software licensing laws.

Discusses the various forms of legal and contractual protection available against software rights infringement.

Examines the influence of international laws on the evolving jurisprudence in India.

Analyses relevant Indian and International Case Law.

Explains the concepts of free and open licensing, copyleft. enforceability of e-contracts including shrink-wrap and browse-wrap agreements.

Examines relative provisions of Information Technology Act, 2000; Indian Copyright Act, 1957; Patents Act, 1970; and India Contract Act, 1872.