> I completely agree with the principle that game mechanics are properly
the subject of patents, not copyrights. However, the same could be said
of the algorithms of computer programs, and yet copyrights have become
the standard method of protecting their content. As a matter of public
policy, the courts seem to be reluctant to allow the "stealing" of
peoples creative effort if there is any conceivable, creative way to
cover it with the blanket of copyright.
Would it be considered "stealing" if the computer assistant program was only of use to you if you purchased the boardgame rules (which is the current situation).
Steve Received on Mon Aug 22 2005 - 21:00:00 GMT
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