Prof. Law & Ethics
77393/06 Spring 2003
08: February 17, 2003

Reading and questions for class 09, Feb. 19:

You will need some text from The U.S. Copyright Law. Bring copies of the first two sections of Chapter 1 to class:

101. Definitions
102. Subject matter of copyright: In general

Does the Copyright Act of 1976 protect computer software? Explain.

Read: Data Cash v. JS&A Group
In Data Cash the Court says: "Although this action should be brought under the 1976 Act, the 1976 itself does not apply." What does this mean? What law does the Court apply to this case?