Arguably, the most interesting developing trend in the crypto space at the moment is the De-Fi (decentralized finance) movement. As we know, Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer decentralized system that allows for the transfer of funds between peers without an intermediary. De-Fi takes this bold concept one step further. A well-developed financial system usually envisions a…Continue reading Introduction to De-Fi
Month: February 2021
Forms of expression of a computer program protected under copyright
Nowadays, the copyright system is the dominant legal framework for protection of computer programs. However, this was not always the case. Back in the 1970s, there was strong competition between the patent and copyright systems for taking the throne in governing IP protection of software. Copyright was deemed a good fit as computer programs in…Continue reading Forms of expression of a computer program protected under copyright
Software Licensing: the proprietary model and the open source model
A software license resembles a rental agreement. The vendor retains ownership of the intellectual property rights in the software but grants a third party with a limited right to use it for a certain period of time. However, not all licensing models are created equal. Significant differences exist between the traditional licensing model of proprietary…Continue reading Software Licensing: the proprietary model and the open source model