[open-bibliography] Orphan data

[Karen Coyle]

On 3/2/12 6:30 AM, Thad Guidry wrote:
> But once it is in the public domain it's in that status forever I am
> told... it cannot be revoked, correct ?

Unfortunately, US courts have revoked PD, and it was taken to higher 
courts and upheld.

kc


So the only risk is that of
> being sued for monetary damages from some owner, once they come forward
> and PROVE they have ownership, not merely claiming it.
>
> I also like Owen's phrase as well.
>
> How long does "best endeavour" period last ?  3 months, 6 months ?  what
> is typical or advisable ?
>
> --
> -Thad
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>
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