Re: Copyright "monopolies" (was: ProCD)

John Lederer <johnl[_at_]ibm.net> writes:
>
> Sometimes, of course, a monopoly in the expression may be very important
> because the particular expression is unique or important or the details
> of the expression critical--e.g. the Zapruder film of the Kennedy
> assassination, a copyright in Franklin Roosevelt's letters, or a
> copyright in the Washington State statutes (claimed). Many times not.

One might add to this list "Microsoft operating software."

Dennis S. Karjala
Professor of Law
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona 85287
602-965-4010
602-965-2427 (fax)
dennis.karjala[_at_]asu.edu
Visit the "Opposing Copyright Extension" web page at <http://www.public.asu.edu/~dkarjala> Received on Thu Feb 27 1997 - 18:38:47 GMT