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Investigate USA-specific-ness of "derivative work"

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This FIXME is to remind me to look into this issue later.
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Bradley M. Kuhn 2014-10-15 22:21:40 -04:00
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@ -2364,6 +2364,11 @@ GPLv2: ``modify'' ``covered work'', ``propagate'', ``convey'', and
\subsection{Modify and the Work Based on the Program} \subsection{Modify and the Work Based on the Program}
% FIXME: I think we actually need to research the claim below that
% ``derivative work'' as a term is unique to USA copyright law. I have
% heard German lawyers, for example, use the term extensively. Is it also a
% term perhaps under German law? -- bkuhn
GPLv2 included a defined term, ``work based on the Program'', but also used GPLv2 included a defined term, ``work based on the Program'', but also used
the term ``modify'' and ``based on'' throughout the license. GPLv2's ``work the term ``modify'' and ``based on'' throughout the license. GPLv2's ``work
based on the Program'' definition made use of a legal term of art, based on the Program'' definition made use of a legal term of art,