Microsoft Corp. v. Commissioner’s Empirical Analysis
2000
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1 federal appellate ·
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Applies 17 U.S.C. § 102 (§ 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976) · 18 U.S.C. § 2252
Relies on Central Bank of Denver Na v. First Interstate Bank of Denver Na K · United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes, Inc. · United States v. Correll · United States v. Cartwright · National Muffler Dealers Assn., Inc. v. United States
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“[w]ithin the purview of the parenthetical, (1) “films, tapes, and records” are content specific, and (2) “similar reproductions” refers to “films, tapes, and records” on media that might be invented in the future. In sum, we hold that copyrights in computer software do not constitute section 927(a) “export property”.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage“The term ‘export property’ shall not include ... patents, inventions, models, designs, formulas, or processes whether or not patented, copyrights (other than films, tapes, records, or similar reproductions, for commercial or home use), good will, trademarks, trade brands, franchises, or other like property....”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage
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