"Software And Intellectual Property Protection" by Bernard Galler

U.S. Publisher: Quorum Books, 1995
Translated by: Mohamed Hossam Lotfy
Arabic Translation Published, 1998, by The
Egyptian Society for the Dissemination of
Universal Culture and Knowledge (ESDUCK), 1081
Corniche El Nil St., Garden City, Cairo,
Tel: 202-7940295, 202-7945079; Fax: 202-7940295.
Retail Price: $7.95
Written by a computer expert with extensive participation in some of the most important software trials of the period, this book invites you to think critically about significant software issues and learn about the legal pitfalls surrounding software development in the industry today. The book is organized around various legal issues raised by both plaintiffs and defendants in copyright litigation, and the problems of the US patent and trademark office in dealing with the rapid proliferation of applications for software-related patents. The author explains important terms and concepts in software litigation such as infringement, substantial similarities, reverse engineering, the merger defense, and 'look and feel'. Galler's book is a succinct, readable survey for computer professionals, nonlegal academics, and lawyers who need a fast summary of the critical issues and cases in software and intellectual property matters.