OSS LicensesBy
Dr. Kalyan C. [email protected]
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Copyright Idea/Expression Original Modicum of Creativity
Literary, Dramatic, Musical, Artistic, Photographic, Cinematographic works and Sound Recording
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Copyright and Software Source/Object Code Databases Websites Interfaces
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Rights Reproduce Adapt Distribute Modify Public Display Public Performance
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Patents and Software Requirements Subject Matter Mathematical Algorithms Computer Programs Per Se
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Patents and SoftwareRights
Make Use Sell Offer for sale Import
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Example Rambo writes a software for simulating
three dimensional gun fire from different directions for training his team. He uses a known algorithm, which is applied in entertainment industry for special effects. Approaches you for advise on IP protection.
Open Source?
Principles Source Code Distribution Modification Attribution License
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Kinds of Licenses Viral Restrictive Flexible
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GPL Copy, Modify and Distribute Distribution Conditions Source Code Derivative Works - Source Code Attribution License Warranty and Liability
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MPL Copy, Modify and Distribute Distribution conditions Source Code Larger work - Only Source Code of MPL
Software Attribution License Warranty and Liability10th August, 2011 12© Copyright- BananaIP., 2011
BSD Copy, Modify and Distribute Distribution Conditions Source code not mandatory Derivative work - No source code Attribution Different License Warranty and Liability
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Patent Risks Contributor Third Party
Microsoft Vs. TomTom
RedHat Vs. Firestar
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Creative Commons Share Copyrighted Works Some Rights Reserved
Copy, Modify and Distribute Attribution and Link Share Alike Commercial Use
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Open Source Business Sale of verbatim copies Implementation and Training Support Warranty, Indemnity and Liability
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