Two on intellectual property
J. K. Rowling sues to prevent a "reference guide" to Harry Potter from being published.
"Closely-watched case may spell trouble for software patents".
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April 29, 2008
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Rowling has the right to do this, But it might not be in her best interest. Subsidiary products greatly enhance the value of any franchise. Paramount Pictures, for years allowed stories and reference guides about its Star Trek property sometimes only by a person writing and asking for permission. It paid off
later by making Star Trek one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history.
Posted by: kyle N | April 29, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I am in the software business, and I don't believe in software patents. Almost every software patent I have seen was done 25 years ago by some one else. If someone takes the time to do an investigation, every software patent can be broken by prior use.
The look and feel of software is protected by copyright and that is enough protection.
Posted by: Jake | April 29, 2008 at 05:32 PM