Re: Writing new PBeM software and need a programmer <due process>

From: "Bob Luthardt" <luthardt@clark.net>

Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000

Karen J. Cravens <silver@phoenyx.net> wrote in article
</Whe0YZiqbIP092yn@phoenyx.net>...
> However, you're right in that the exact *text* of the rules can
> be copyrighted.  But, as with any other "process," the actual
> rules can't.  And I'm thinking that the true intellectual
> property of a strategy/tactical PBeM lies in the algorithms of
> the game, not their expression.

Layouts can also be copywrited. The way in which a PBem formats and
assembles it's information, both in data and turn results, can be
protected. Many formats are considered public domain and not protectable
(i.e. fantasy stock information, fantasy box scores, etc.), but if you come
up with a custom form and/or display for your turn results, this can be
protected legally. The law is being expanded to include web based forms and
results.

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References

Re: Writing new PBeM software and need a programmer
silver@phoenyx.net (Karen J. Cravens)
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Writing new PBeM software and need a programmer
silver@phoenyx.net (Karen J. Cravens)
Sun, 16 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Writing new PBeM software and need a programmer
lindahl@pbm.com (Greg Lindahl)
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Re: Writing new PBeM software and need a programmer
silver@phoenyx.net (Karen J. Cravens)
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Writing new PBeM software and need a programmer
silver@phoenyx.net (Karen J. Cravens)
Sun, 16 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Writing new PBeM software and need a programmer
lindahl@pbm.com (Greg Lindahl)
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000