Tait, David A2013-11-072013-11-0720052005Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 44-04, page: 1678.http://hdl.handle.net/10393/27053http://dx.doi.org/10.20381/ruor-11891Canadian computer program copyright infringement decisions are' characterized by prolix reasoning and inconsistent methodological approaches. In this context, there exists a need for the explication of a revised approach to the analysis of infringement vis-a-vis production and reproduction rights. Herein the author explicates a proposed approach, which holds true to the dictates of the idea/expression dichotomy and the requirement of originality. It recognizes a difference between "copyrightable" and "protected by copyright" regarding parts of a computer program, rejects the U.S. abstraction-filtration-comparison test, allows a court to consider all admissible evidence when making the assessment of copying in fact, restrains the taking of parts of a computer program that in quality constitute original expression, and provides justification for the "weeding-out" favoured by the courts. The proposed approach provides a sound foundation for courts and lawyers to deal with issues looming on the litigation horizon as regards computer program copyright infringement.140 p.enLaw.Thesis