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International Law

Abstract

This article sets forth why sui generis legislation geared towards graphical user interfaces (GUls), based on both U.S. and international law, is best for framing GUI protection in the US. and abroad. The first part ofthis article focuses on the current protection afforded to computer software programs and GUIs in the US and in certain jurisdictions abroad and the issues that arise with these protections. An analysis ofthis type is needed to better understand how protection can be improved The second part of this article then focuses on reasons why GUIs need uniquely adapted protection. This discussion includes a comparison of GUI design to other subject matter designs that have previously been adopted into or modified by existing intellectual property law. The final part of this article shifts to a discussion advocating for the adoption of a sui generis US. law that contains certain aspects of current intellectual property law derived from the U.S. and abroad.

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