A right to read object code – software copyright law and the development of a decompilation exception in South Africa
(2021)
Journal Article
Jooste, C. (2021). A right to read object code – software copyright law and the development of a decompilation exception in South Africa. South African Intellectual Property Law Journal, 9(1), 35-66. https://doi.org/10.47348/saipl/v9/a3
The opportunity to read and extract knowledge from a lawfully obtained copy of any published work is a cornerstone of copyright law, except in the case of computer programs. This article examines the development of an exception to copyright protectio... Read More about A right to read object code – software copyright law and the development of a decompilation exception in South Africa.