Techdirt: Is A Photograph A Derivative Work Of The Object In The Photo?
A derivative work is supposed to be for something that “recast, transformed, or adapted” the original work, and is normally used for something like a translation of copyrighted material. However, does a photograph really recast, transform or adapt the object? Or is it an entirely separate work?
The kind of thing I stay up at night worrying about. (( as I farm primals ))
EFF says patent reform could bust its Patent Busting Project
The EFF has sent a letter to Senators Patrick Leahy D-VT and Arlen Specter R-PA outlining its problems with the Patent Reform Act the bill has already passed the House. Under the bills current language, patents will be subject to a post-grant review process, but the current reexamination system would be scrapped.The post-grant review system would allow nonprofits like the EFF to challenge bum patents for only 12 months after they are issued.
Seriously. Why should there be any time limit?
Absence of Malice
29.February.2008 at 09:25 UTC · Filed under Media, Personal Commentary
Sure Harper sucks and winter is long. But I just don’t care right now. Got more important things on my mind. Ummm. I support the local sports team. I need to make sure that I know where my passport is and that it is valid. *ruffles through papers* Expires in 2012. Good.
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