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.