Open Source Licensing: Software Freedom and Intellectual Property Law

Dominion Over Property

Right Brain and Left Brain

Acquiring Copyrights and Patents

Original Works of Authorship

Works Made for Hire

Exclusive Rights of Copyright and Patent Owners

Copies

Exceptions to the Exclusive Right to Make Copies

Collective and Derivative Works

The Chain of Title for Copyright

The Chain of Title for Patents

Joint Works

Assigning Ownership

Duration of Copyright and Patent

Trademarks

Exceptions to Intellectual Property Protection