The overlooked concern with the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act

This Note examines the concerns surrounding the Uniform Computer Informatio n Transactions Act ("UCITA"), a uniform commercial code for software licens es and other computer information transactions proposed by the National Con ference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Since case law addressing s oftware licensing is currently inconsistent, some scholars believe that thi s uniform, nation-wide set of laws would provide for greater stability and predictability. Still, some critics of the UCITA worry that it fails to add ress consumer protection concerns. Few criticisms, however, have focussed o n the UCITA's potential impact on the software licensing industry. Due to t he growing importance of that industry to the United States economy, states considering the UCITA must carefully examine the UCITA's effect on economi c growth. Additionally, these states also should recognize the possibility that technological change will soon render the language of the UCITA obsole te.