Reactions
The abstraction-filtration-comparison test has been quickly adopted by the courts. In fact, every court since 1992 has chosen to use the 3-step filtration test over the Whelan test.
Some, however, have criticized the approach and claim that it overly narrows the scope of copyright protection. CA and other large computer companies argue that without broader protection, the test will stifle development and disincentivize programmers from actively designing and improving programs.
Read more about this topic: Computer Associates Int. Inc. V. Altai Inc.
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