I also came here to comment on this. A quick search seems to indicate that algorithms cannot be copyrighted, only an "expressed representation of a work" can be

I also came here to comment on this. A quick search seems to indicate that algorithms cannot be copyrighted, only an "expressed representation of a work" can be copyrighted. So if you represent the algorithm as (pseudo)code, this representation is copyrighted, but there is nothing to stop someone from reimplementing it in a non-verbatim fashion. That said I couldn't find anything authoritative like case law or guidance from WIPO or other IP organisations, so any expert input would be appreciated in this thread. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/4097/does-copyrighted-code-protect-intellectual-property-rights-on-novel-algorithms-i https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/4097/does-copyrighte...