Anthony W. Youngman wrote: > Although in the UK we do have "database rights", where the effort put > into compiling the list is considered a "protectable interest". This > would protect a word list from literal copying. So a requirement that > any modifications are distributed for free along with the original would > probably be enforceable under UK law, just not under copyright.
The creator of the database probably is a US citizen, so he doesn't qualify for database protection. Only EU citizens can claim this right. Non-EU citizens can only claim it if their national law provides for similar protection. Further, it depends of course on whether there is a "substantial investment" in the creation or maintenance of the database. That's a difficult question for a word list. Arnoud -- Arnoud Engelfriet, Dutch patent attorney - Speaking only for myself Patents, copyright and IPR explained for techies: http://www.iusmentis.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
