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Re: [Full-disclosure] <Cisco Message> Mike Lynn's controversialCiscoSecurity Presentation



> >From what I understand (I am writing a major paper on Intellectual
Property
> Protection right now, the Joy of being a student) the creator of the data
> has the direct right under Title 17 and the DMCA to determine how the data
> will be used (hence expiring CDR's and DRM).

This is incorrect as far as title 17 goes, copyright only gives control over
making copies and public performance, there must be a contract for any
additional restrictions. See http://www.theyscrewedusagain.com if you want
some good info for your paper. I would suggest you take a look specifically
at the quote from the 1908 congress that extended copyright law to cover
music as well, pretty interesting stuff.
http://www.theyscrewedusagain.com/copyrightact1909.htm

Geo.

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