Problem Set 3
Due: Monday, September 30th
Readings
Read the following documents for discussion at our next class and to give you ideas for final projects:
When Patenting Works (PDF)
Global School District Patent (MS Word)
Discussion Question
Use the readings and your own assesment to determine the intellectual property
regarding software.
Is software an invention? Should it be copyrighted? Should it be patentable?
If not, where should it be classified?
What are the advantages and drawbacks to each type of protection?
Make a convincing argument detailing the reasons for your decision and post
your response at the online discussion forum.