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ARTICLE · 26 FEBRUARY 2019

Mathmatical Equation Per Se Cannot Be Copyrightable

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There is no legal provision till now which would establish that the mathematical equations are copyrightable or not? The conclusion is being made with the help of idea-expression dichotomy and the doctrine of merger.

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There is no legal provision till now which would establish that the mathematical equations are copyrightable or not? The conclusion is being made with the help of idea-expression dichotomy and the doctrine of merger.

The mathematical equations are not copyrightable per se because granting the copyright will create a monopoly and every person would not be able to use the equations (established fact). It is very similar to the saying that the law has been made but no person can use it. As, no one has copyright over the law/rule, the very same way mathematical equation also cannot be copyrighted. The mathematical equations are the law of nature and hence every person has the opportunity to use it. Therefore, copyright is not granted to the mathematical equations.

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