Some Additional Factors for Inclusion in Software Copyright Infringement Forensics

Abstract

This chapter takes upon itself the task of looking into and discussing the forensic importance of some new features, which are not currently considered important but which need to be included in any forensic procedure or method or approach in software copyright infringement cases. The need to incorporate cyclicality as a new feature is stressed and the forensic roles of two other new features, post piracy modifications and programming blunders, are also discussed here with the ultimate objective of achieving more reliability in the forensic procedure and reporting. It is argued that the incorporation of these new features and their conclusive, corroborative, and supportive role in the expert's report will inevitably make it more convincing to the judiciary.