The patentability of software : software as mathematics /
Hughes, Anton,
The patentability of software : software as mathematics / Anton Hughes. - vii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Routledge research in intellectual property . - Routledge research in intellectual property. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The nature -- Why software patents are a problem -- The nature of mathematics -- Why mathematics is not patentable -- Why programming is not among the useful arts -- Implications.
9781138240599 RM705.60
Software protection--Law and legislation.
Patent laws and legislation.
Computer software--Law and legislation.
Mathematics.
The patentability of software : software as mathematics / Anton Hughes. - vii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Routledge research in intellectual property . - Routledge research in intellectual property. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The nature -- Why software patents are a problem -- The nature of mathematics -- Why mathematics is not patentable -- Why programming is not among the useful arts -- Implications.
9781138240599 RM705.60
Software protection--Law and legislation.
Patent laws and legislation.
Computer software--Law and legislation.
Mathematics.