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Alternative, but similar scenario: Let's say a database gets licensed under the defensive license by $CORPORATION_0. And let's say that $CORPORATION_1 makes m
by scj 6y ago
Alternative, but similar scenario:
Let's say a database gets licensed under the defensive license by $CORPORATION_0. And let's say that $CORPORATION_1 makes many contributions to that database under the same defensive license (where they retain copyright). A little weird, but presumably both companies are comfortable with the situation.
Let's then say that $MEGA_EVIL_DB_CORP buys out the contributor $CORPORATION_1, and now $MEGA_EVIL_DB_CORP owns the copyright and has competing databases.
I'd assume both companies can no longer use the defensive licensed DB. Meaning all Oracle has to do to destroy the competition is buy whichever company is cheaper.
That seems like a bad attack vector.
- wmf 6y agoIANAL but it seems like a non-compete license would need copyright assignment so it's clear who you can't compete with. The dual-licensing bait-and-switch business model also requires copyright assignment so it's not that different.