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anarres

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About anarres

Software developer and copyright nerd

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    Comment #12194836

    DMCA 1203 doesn't require copyright ownership to sue. (check it) I understand why you assume she needs a copyright, but read the actual complaint and causes of action. Indeed she s…

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    Comment #12194807

    I believe you are correct, but I suspect that's why she's not actually asking damages for copyright infringement, but for DMCA false copyright information. Anyone injured by that c…

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    Comment #12194788

    Certainly, not probably. Getty purchased picscout in the past few years, a company making and using such bot, and sending automated demand letter.

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    Comment #12194773

    It's because she's asking under DMCA 1202/1203, false copyright information, not for infringement.

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    Comment #11783796

    In 2012, court rules Java APIs are not copyrightable. In 2014, that decision was appealed and overruled, declaring Java APIs copyrightable. The case was sent back to determine if G…

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    Comment #11783761

    When Google started Android (2005ish, iirc), OpenJDK didn't exist yet.