Software Copyright Law

Software copyright law protects the original code and creative elements of a software program from unauthorized use, copying, or distribution. It grants the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, modify, and distribute the software, ensuring they can control how their work is used. This legal framework encourages innovation by allowing developers to profit from their creations while preventing others from copying or stealing their work without permission. However, it doesn't cover ideas or concepts behind the software, only the specific expression of those ideas in code.