This article discusses the legality of reverse engineering, focusing on fair use principles and landmark legal cases. It highlights when reverse engineering is permissible and the conditions under which the fair use defence applies.
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Reverse Engineering is Legitimated by Reason: Sega v. Accolade
This post examines Sega v Accolade, a pivotal case on reverse engineering and copyright law. It discusses how courts balanced fair use with copyright protection, highlighting the rationale legitimating intermediate copying for functional understanding.
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The post analyses trade secrets protection, covering definitions, legal requirements, and typical enforcement mechanisms in India. It clarifies liability, defences, and the unlimited term of trade secret protection.
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