[okfn-discuss] CC-Zero dissected

Fri Feb 1 16:47:23 UTC 2008

Rufus pointed out to me the other day that I should post some OKF  
related goings on to the list. This is about the new CCZero licence.  
The new CCZero licence is out, and you can read my thoughts here:

<http://www.opencontentlawyer.com/2008/01/16/dissecting-cczero/>

The major points (also posted to cc-licenses):

-- (Just a note/comment) this is based on US law and isn't an  
'unported' version. Is the unported template for internationalization  
the Science Commons protocol?
-- Waiver of moral rights and the conversation we've been having  
about CC v3.01
-- There is no sign up process like the current public domain  
dedication -- Why not? I'd think that a 'signed writing' would be  
needed or at least desired. Does this process fit that requirement?  
If not, do you think some email process should be there?
-- Are patents and trademarks included in the waiver? If not,  
shouldn't they be specifically excluded as the text of the waiver is  
fairly broad? If they are, why? It isn't required as part of the  
protocol.
-- Is there really a need to waive claims of unfair competition and  
privacy when you are explicitly giving commercial enterprises and  
others the right to use your work?
-- Does the legal code intend to cover database rights?  If so, I  
suggest wording that tracks the directive closely.
-- The human readable summary of the waiver doesn't include moral  
rights or database rights. This should probably be adjusted to match  
both the sign up process and the legal code.

Thanks!

~Jordan

J S Hatcher
opencontentlawyer.com
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