Multiscale cancer modelling in terms of copyright

authored by

Iryna Lishchuk, Marc Stauch

Abstract

Multiscale cancer modelling is a complex process, which requires interdisciplinary effort. Simulation of tumor progression across multiple scales by computer models is a challenge for scientists, and determining applicable legal protection is a challenge for lawyers. Insofar as a computer model is defined as a computer program, software copyright comes into play. At this stage several questions arise: What elements in computer modelling are copyrightable? Is the modelling work protected? What about copyright in a hypermodel design? The intellectual effort and investment deployed into the modelling have been tested against the requirements of copyright. In fact, various elements in cancer modelling, which express original creative input, qualify as copyright works and are protected as such.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Legal Informatics

Type

Article

Journal

International Journal on Advances in Life Sciences

Volume

8

Pages

65-75

No. of pages

11

Publication date

2016

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biotechnology, Computer Science(all), Education

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being