Software copyright

MJennings

Hi, I would like to get into software developing for the Android phones. I see a lot of the programs available on iPhone are not available for Android, and would like to fill a few of those gaps. But i'm wondering, can I just go and code an app that already exists on iPhone without getting into the copyright issues? If yes, can I just call my app something else and not worry about it, even if the app has the same idea? It looks like a lot of these iPhone apps are not copyrighted.

MJennings

bump

saravanan

You automatically get common law copyright in the software you create. You may register copyrights in your work by completing an application form that you send to the Library of Congress along with a fee and a hard copy listing of at least 50% of the code. In the event an infringement action is brought against you, having registered copyright serves as prima facie evidence of the validity of your copyrights.

likeshigh12

I think this is an illegal way.