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From: kurt@tc.fluke.COM (Kurt Guntheroth)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: DISK RECALL
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Date: Wed, 29-Jul-87 20:11:17 EDT
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> From: gary@eddie.MIT.EDU (Gary Samad)

> There is no question that proprietary algorithms were used in this program...
> He has signed two documents that very clearly state that these algorithms are
> trade secrets...  Even if he completely rewrote the code (which he claims)
> that does not release him from the NON-DISCLOSURE agreement that he signed
> to protect my trade secrets.

I have very bad news for Gary Samad.  The algorithms are no longer protected
because they were once trade secrets.  The secret is now out, and trade secret
protection only allows you to sue the priviledged person who stole the secret.
Copyright protection doesn't protect the algorithm, only its expression.  Now,
if you had secured patent protection...

And they say special laws aren't needed for software protection.

DISCLAIMER:  Not a law" <"