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Computer Software Decisions - Updated

by Mark VB Partridge on Tue 10 May 2005 03:12 PM EST | Permanent Link

PracticeWorks Inc. v. Professional Software Solutions of Illinois Inc., 72 U.S.P.Q.2d (D. Md., June 23, 2004). Defendant's prohibited by contract and copyright from using Plaintiff's software to provide technical support and services to customers.

Logicom Inclusive Inc. v. W.P. Stewart & Co., 72 U.S.P.Q.2d 1632 (S.D.N.Y., August 10, 2004). Holds that parties need not always use the phrase "works made for hire" to create a valid work made for hire agreement. Also discusses preemption of related state claims and the rights to make modifications under 17 U.S.C. 117 "as an essential step in utilization" of software.

TouchPoint Solutions Inc. v. Eastman Kodak Co., (D. Mass., October 13, 2004). Protects software against missappropriation of trade secret. Decision here.

Lexmark International Inc. v. Static Control Components Inc., (6th Cir. October 26, 2004).

Evolution Inc. v. SunTrust Bank, (D.Kan. May 12, 2004)

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