09.01.2008
Martin A. Goetz is internationally recognized as the holder of the first software patent in 1968 and as a pioneer of the independent software industry. He is also recognized for his work in software product protection through copyright and patent law and for combating unfair competitive practices in software by hardware manufacturers. Now 40 years later, Goetz is an active investor in software and Internet companies. With SAP.info he discussed the early days of third party software as well as the challenges the business faces today.