Computers, copyright and substantial similarity: the test reconsidered

Article Abstract:

The comparison stage of the abstraction-filtration-comparison test enumerated in Computer Associates International v. Altai, Inc. should be revised to focus on the intended audience of a copyrighted product and not the perceptions of experts. The Altai decision set forth a test for determining whether one computer program was substantially similar to another, constituting copyright infringement. The decision focused on the use of expert evidence, but the proper inquiry is whether the lay user perceives the works as being substantially similar.

Software, Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence

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Revising the copyright law for electronic publishing

Article Abstract:

Innovations in electronic publishing and the costless transmission of information do not dictate that copyright laws be completely overhauled. While changes in the nature of "writings" do call for copyright to adapt to these new media, the principle of protecting the author of a copyrighted work still apply. The changes that may be needed should focus on preserving property rights while considering the interests of system operators, librarians, World Wide Web providers and personal computer users.

Analysis, Electronic publishing, Data processing, Copyright infringement, Copyright and electronic data processing

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Potential liability under the Illinois Electronic Commerce Security Act: Is it a risk worth taking?

Article Abstract:

The legal liability problems created for users of digital signatures under the Illinois Electronic Commerce Security Act are discussed. Topics include the standard of care attached to signature devices, the problem of proving a signature is false, liability of recipients, advantages of the notarization process and paper documents, and proposed amendments to the Act.

Illinois, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Digital signatures, Digital signatures (Authentication), Confidential communications, Liability (Law), Legal liability, Notaries

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