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You actually can take them to court over false notices. But that takes time and money most projects don't have. If Github has the cash sitting around they cou
by wmil 12y ago
You actually can take them to court over false notices.
But that takes time and money most projects don't have.
If Github has the cash sitting around they could sick their lawyers on them for some laughs.
- zitterbewegung 12y agoOne of those projects seem to be related to rust and I don't think mozilla is a bit player.
- vpeters25 12y agoA lawyer could make quite a bundle by taking these lawsuits on commission, ambulance chasing / patent troll style. After securing power of attorney from actual owner, mail form letters requesting immediate withdrawal of dmca and payment of a "small settlement" for the damages caused by it. Heck, maybe the EFF could get a bunch of junior lawyers on this, it would likely pay by itself.