the GPL in Germany

Christian Ahlert and Thomas Hoeren have translated a Munich Court decision about the enforceability of the GPL in Germany. Ahlert also has an introduction, to the case and to Creative Commons, and Professor Hoeren has written a commentary.

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4 Responses to the GPL in Germany

  1. Fred says:

    Where can I get the original decision? As I am german, it would be strange to read the translation rather than the original text 😉

  2. dano says:

    A writer at IDG has an “early warning” story about Microsoft making moves to block Open Office under patent infringement. Ironically, MS is advertising at the Open Office conference next week in Germany.

    http://www.macworld.com/news/2004/09/16/openoffice/index.php

  3. I think their translation is helpful for those people who don’t know German.

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