Judicial Understanding of Information Technology: The Case of the Wombat ROMs
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- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Computer Journal
- Vol. 31 (1) , 25-33
- https://doi.org/10.1093/comjnl/31.1.25
Abstract
In May 1986, the High Court of Australia handed down its judgement in an important software copyright case. This paper analyses the judgement, and assesses the understanding of computing shown by the nine judges who were involved in the original case and the two appeals. The conclusion is reached that the information technology industry will encounter significant difficulties and uncertainties as further cases involving technical issues come before the courts.Keywords
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