The software interface between copyright and competition law : a legal analysis of interoperability in computer programs / Ashwin van Rooijen.
2010
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Title
The software interface between copyright and competition law : a legal analysis of interoperability in computer programs / Ashwin van Rooijen.
Published
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands : Kluwer Law International, [2010]
Distributed
Frederick, MD : Sold and distributed in North, Central and South America by Aspen Publishers
Copyright
©2010
Call Number
K1443.C6 R66 2010
ISBN
9789041131935 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9041131930 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9041131930 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Description
xii, 291 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
System Control No.
(OCoLC)645671985
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [247]-284) and index.
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Purchased from the income of the Silver Fund
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The Arthur W. Diamond Law Library
Purchased from the income of the Silver Fund
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
ix
List of Abbreviations
xi
ch. 1
Introduction
2
1.1.
Background and Objective
1
1.2.
Problem Definition
2
1.3.
Outline and Methodology
3
1.4.
Scope
5
ch. 2
Interfaces and Interoperability in Context
7
2.1.
Software, Interfaces and Interoperability
8
2.1.1.
Interoperability and Interdependency
8
2.1.2.
Technology and Terminology
11
a.
Software
11
b.
Interoperability
13
2.2.
Effects of Interoperability
21
2.2.1.
Interfaces and Interoperability
21
2.2.2.
Horizontal Effects of Interoperability
22
a.
Interoperability and Network Effects
22
b.
Types of Network Effects
25
c.
Standardization and Variety
27
d.
Competition, Innovation and Market Power
31
2.2.3.
Vertical Effects of Interoperability
37
a.
Systems or Components Innovation
37
b.
Controlling Secondary Markets
39
2.2.4.
Openness Versus Control of Interfaces
43
2.3.
Flexibility Versus Certainty
46
2.4.
Conclusion
47
ch. 3
Copyright Law
51
3.1.
Copyright and Control of Interface Information
52
3.1.1.
Use
53
a.
Copyright Protection of Functional Expression
53
b.
Copyright and Standardization
61
3.1.2.
Access
67
a.
Object Code and Source Code
67
b.
Reverse Engineering and Reproduction
68
c.
Copyright as an Exclusive Right
71
3.1.3.
Conclusion
72
3.2.
Interoperability Under the Software Directive
73
3.2.1.
Use
74
a.
Idea/Expression
74
b.
Originality
78
c.
Conclusion
80
3.2.2.
Access
81
a.
Two Forms of Reverse Engineering
82
b.
Reverse Engineering and Negotiations
84
c.
Systematic Difficulties
86
d.
Current Challenges
89
3.3.
Conclusion
91
ch. 4
Competition Law
95
4.1.
Competition Law and the Software Directive
96
4.1.1.
EU Law Perspective
97
4.1.2.
Economic Perspective
99
a.
Substantive: Complementary Goals
99
b.
Instrumental: ex-ante versus ex-post
103
c.
Resolving Tensions
108
d.
Application to Control Over Standards and Interface Specifications
113
4.1.3.
Conclusion
117
4.2.
Refusals to Supply Interface Information
119
4.2.1.
Competition Law and Control of Interface Information
119
a.
European Competition Law and Essential Facilities
120
b.
Criticism of the Essential Facilities Doctrine
122
c.
Concretization in the Case Law
125
4.2.2.
Application to Interface Specifications
132
a.
Competition in or for the Market
133
b.
Balancing Incentives to Innovate and Free Competition
147
4.3.
Conclusion
147
ch. 5
Ex-Ante Interconnection Rules
151
5.1.
Design Protection
153
5.1.1.
Openness Versus Control
154
a.
Must-Fit Parts
155
b.
Must-Match Parts
159
5.1.2.
Flexibility Versus Certainty
159
5.1.3.
Instruments
162
a.
Protection of Functional Design and Promotion of Variety
166
b.
Must-Fit Parts
168
c.
Must-Match Parts
170
5.2.
Telecommunications
172
5.2.1.
Openness Versus Control
a.
Controlled Access and Monopoly Regulation
173
b.
Open Access and Competition in the Market
174
5.2.2.
Flexibility Versus Certainty
177
a.
Interconnection and Incumbents
178
b.
Interconnection and Any-to-Any Connectivity
183
5.2.3.
Instruments
185
a.
Regulatory Framework
186
b.
Interconnection Negotiations
186
c.
Intervention by NRA
187
d.
Reference Offer
189
5.3.
Conclusion
190
ch. 6
Conclusion: Rethinking the Interface
195
6.1.
Openness Versus Control
196
6.2.
Flexibility Versus Certainty
201
6.3.
Instruments within Copyright Law
204
6.3.1.
Use
204
a.
Interfaces under a Subject Matter Approach
205
b.
Standardization
214
c.
Exclusion or Limitation for Interface Specifications
223
6.3.2.
Access
223
a.
Narrower Reproduction Right
223
b.
More Flexible Approach to Reverse Engineering
226
c.
Affirmative Disclosure Requirements
233
6.4.
Instruments within Competition Law
238
6.5.
Outlook
242
Appendix
245
Bibliography
247
Index
285