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I think the key is that this means that the GPL in France now has no successfully history in court. One of the nice things about GPL in the US is that there is

I think the key is that this means that the GPL in France now has no successfully history in court. One of the nice things about GPL in the US is that there is existing cases where it was successfully defended, and you can use this history as blueprint for your case. And the history is even used to inform the Judges decision. In France, GPL enforcement now has to start from scratch and can not re-use the enforcement strategies that worked in the US.

maeln 6y ago
Actually, it is not that bad. Having this precedence now settled where does the GPL fit in the French system, which now make it much more simple to sue since you know which court and for what (breach of contract) to sue.
- turbinerneiter 6y ago
  That's a good point. This case now _is_ the precedent that the others can build on. First step kind of.