copyright infringement question

[Luis]

On 14 Apr 2008, at 23:45, Sadhunathan Nadesan wrote:
>
> don't steal code or copy look at feel too closely.  Reverse  
> engineering
> is legal.  Agree?  I think in house we agree on that.
>

Check the reading material/EULA which comes with the product, some  
now specifically state that you cannot Reverse Engineer their product  
(if you agree to use it...).

You need to see a Patent Lawyer as these matters vary from country to  
country.

Cheers,

Luis.