Even Claims Regarding Uncopyrightable Elements of Software Program May Be Preempted by Copyright Law

摘要

In this case, Meridian was a software company that provided project management software for large real estate projects and other capital-intensive construction initiatives. [Meridian Project Systems v. Hardin Construction Company, No. CIV. S-04-2728 FCD DAD (E.D. Cal. 04/21/2006).] Meridian's flagship product was Prolog Manager (Prolog), a project management software package that automated all aspects of the construction process, from project design to closeout.