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This is the LaTeX version of the CFP for the "Intellectual Property
Rights in Computer Software and Their Impact on Developing Countries"
conference.


I am posting this in a personal capacity, on behalf of Prof. Gopinath.
Please direct all inquiries to Prof. Gopinath at ipr@maitreyi.csa.iisc.ernet.in.

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{\bf INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS \\
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Please mail to (preferably by e-mail): \\
K. Gopinath, Asst. Prof. \\
Computer Science \& Automation (CSA), \\
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), \\
 Bangalore 560012 INDIA\\
Telex: 0845-8349 IISc IN \\
Fax: 091-0812-341683 \\
e-mail: ipr@maitreyi.csa.iisc.ernet.in \\
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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT \\
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE \\
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS \\
IN COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND THEIR \\
IMPACT ON DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
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Organized by \\
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR \\
INFORMATION PROCESSING (IFIP WG9.4) \\
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COMPUTER SOCIETY OF INDIA (CSI) \\
in cooperation with \\
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (IE) \\
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (IISc) \\



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DATE: Fri 20-21, Aug'93 \\

VENUE:  Indian Institute of Science (IISc),\\ Bangalore INDIA
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\noindent{\bf BACKGROUND} 

Since the granting of the first software patent in 1981 in the US, and the many
litigations involving user interface copyrights, the issue of 
intellectual property in software has become crucial. This has become
all the more important since the beginning of Uruguay Round of the GATT talks 
in  1987, where  the issue of  protection of intellectual property has
been debated in a general setting.
Most recently (late 1991), the Secretary General of GATT (Arthur Dunkel) has  
proposed a draft (the Dunkel Draft Text - DDT) for consideration by the world 
community. 

The question of intellectual property in computer software 
is not well understood, and DDT contains many new proposals that affect this area 
and that may have far reaching effects in the future. This conference has been
proposed as a venue for examining the issue of intellectual property in 
software and its impact on developing countries. This has become very
pressing as many developing countries are hoping to generate jobs and exports
through computer software.

\noindent{\bf THE CHOICES BEFORE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES}

The sophistication of a nation's information economy determines
how effectively its physical resources are utilised.
Information technology is important in effecting a mature
information economy. Productivity software that is used in 
developed countries is much too expensive for use in most developing economies.
If such software is to be developed in developing countries due to cost 
reasons, it has to conform with standard interfaces and also 
respect intellectual property rights extant at the time. These requirements
make such software costlier or harder to develop. The DDT proposals
make contracting governments responsible for enforcing these rights. Hence,
it is crucial to investigate the choices before developing countries in the
area of intellectual property rights.


\noindent{\bf INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR \\
INFORMATION PROCESSING (IFIP)} \\
 IFIP has set up a working group (IFIP WG9.4) called ``Social 
Implications of Computers in Developing Countries''
with the objective of promoting discussion of information technology
issues relevant to developing countries.

The proposed conference, in line with this objective,
is to be organized by IFIP WG9.4 and the  Computer Society of India in
cooperation with Institution of Engineers and Indian Institute of Science.

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\noindent{\bf Call for Papers} \\
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Papers are invited on, but not limited to, the following topics:
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\item 	How well is the existing IPR regime in software currently working in 
		developed and developing countries?
\item	Do developing countries need alternative IPR regimes?
\item	Comparative evaluation and impact on a country's economy of different 
		patent regimes: cost of IPR to developing economies
\item	Creation, classification and access to software patent databases: 
		Issues and various attempts
\item	Current defensive techniques for avoiding IPR difficulties
\item	Landmark legal case studies of IPR disputes and their resolution
\item	Case studies of the workings of national patent offices in the area 
		of software: developed and developing countries
\item	Impact of Dunkel proposals in developed and developing countries
\item	Nature and distribution of software patents and actual ownership:
		Cross-licensing
\item	Perspectives of established software companies in developed countries
		wrt developing countries in the area of IPR
\item	Licensing of technologies to developing countries: current and past experience
\item	High cost of productivity software: Strategies and options for
		developing countries. 
\item	Control of unauthorised duplication of software in developed and 
		developing countries: Strategies and options
\item	Strategies and options for developing countries post-Dunkel:
		Manpower training?
\item	Impact of ``open systems'' like IBM PC for world economy: Free Software
		Foundation and other efforts at universities for ``ftp''able
		software
\item	IPR in automatically generated code
\item	Philosophical/equity issues in assigning IPR to ``common property 
		resources''
\item	Case studies of how IPR were articulated and enforced in new
		technologies in the past
\item	Similarities and differences with IPR in other areas like biotechnology
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E-mail submission is strongly encouraged, esp. in Latex / Wordstar format.
If e-mail facility is not available, 
authors should submit five copies of the manuscript in A4
size paper, double space and not exceeding 20 pages.
Papers will be selected through a referral process.
The proceedings of the conference will 
be published by North Holland
under an arrangement with IFIP. \\
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Authors should correspond with: \\
K. Gopinath, Asst. Prof.\\
Computer Science \& Automation (CSA), \\
Indian Institute of Science (IISc),\\
Bangalore 560012 INDIA \\
Telex: 0845-8349 IISc IN 
Fax: 091-0812-341683 \\
e-mail: ipr@maitreyi.csa.iisc.ernet.in \\


\noindent{\bf Important dates for Authors}
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Full Paper - May 1, '93

Acceptance notice - June 15, '93

Final manuscript - July 15, '93
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\noindent{\bf TECHNICAL PROGRAMME }
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The conference, a mix of invited and contributed papers
and panel discussions, will be of 2 days duration.
All sessions will be plenary. The official language of the conference will be 
English.
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\noindent{\bf REGISTRATION}
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Registration fee is Rs750/ \$100 which will cover lunches and teas.
Participants from developing countries may apply for subsidy 
>from the registration committee. About 100 participants are expected.
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\noindent{\bf ACCOMMODATION / REGISTRATION}
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Accommodation arrangements should be made directly by participants. It is 
expected that some housing will be made available in the Institute
Guest House. Details will be made available later. 
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\noindent{\bf BANGALORE}
The weather in Bangalore in June is mild and pleasant. The state of
Karnataka has many attractions in terms of wildlife and architecture.
Arrangements can be made for those desiring to visit interesting sights.

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