Michael Poole wrote: > Arnoud Engelfriet writes: > > However I didn't see a signature in the text file. > > Only the guy's name. > > At least in the US, the relevant law (why I mentioned "affirmative > acts") is what make click-through agreements binding -- the act of > clicking is the user's electronic "signature". My thought is that his > writing out of that paragraph would also suffice to show affirmative > assent.
I'm not sure. The statute calls for "signed by the owner", but not to show assent to an agreement. It's a one-sided statement that has to serve as evidence that the copyright has transferred. I can see how typing in my name could be construed as evidence of my acceptance of your offer. But if a statute explicitly calls for "signed", wouldn't something like a proper PGP signature be called for? > (In pre-computer times, did not thumbprints or 'X's qualify as > signatures? My understanding is that a contract marked with one of > those was generally binding on whomever made such a mark.) Ok, ok, I'm not up-to-speed on 1600s English caselaw. :-) Arnoud -- Arnoud Engelfriet, Dutch & European 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]
