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Copyright Term author + 70, corporate 95 DRM enabling copying is criminal constrains who can use tracks who is viewing Copyright and DRM
Fair use purpose and character of use nature of copyrighted work amount and substantiality of portion taken effect on potential market de minimis weak Copyright Exceptions
Hardware, software, processes NOT laws of nature, scientific principles, algorithms Criteria Novel Not previously described Non-obvious Useful Patents
Processes vs. algorithms What is non-obvious? Examples Name Your Price (Priceline) One-click (Amazon) References Marco Arment Paul Graham Just Google it! Software and Business Process Patents
Word, phrase or symbol “Pithily” identifies Applied to Domain names ○ Cybersquatting ○ Parody or criticism Trademarks