[okfn-discuss] CC-Zero dissected

Tue Feb 5 11:52:39 UTC 2008

Many thanks for this Jordan!

J.

Jordan Hatcher's lists wrote:
> 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
> twitchgamer.net
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