@taradinoc @Dravorek Yes, that has nothing to do with it. It does not say that you cannot copyright an API.
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@taradinoc@Dravorek All that is talking about is the fact that copyright requires originality. The argument here is that it was not.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@taradinoc@Dravorek Ie., because the code in this case was designed _solely_ to authenticate the cartridge, it was not original.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@cmuratori@Dravorek It's not about what it was *designed* for, it's about whether practical substitutions can be made.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@cmuratori@Dravorek "taking into consideration the functionality, compatibility and efficiency demanded", you can't substitute an API.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@cmuratori@Dravorek Also note "lock-out code" is "unprotectable because its elements are dictated by functional compatibility requirements"2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@taradinoc@Dravorek No. They are citing earlier cases here, and talking about what is and is not sufficient for the tests.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@taradinoc@Dravorek It is clear from the judgement that they are _not_ saying that no API could be considered "creative".1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@taradinoc@Dravorek They are simply saying that _not all_ APIs (or programs, for that matter) are.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@cmuratori@Dravorek Do you have an example in mind of an API that can be practically substituted?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@taradinoc @Dravorek Again, this case absolutely does not establish that unsubstitutability invalidates copyright. You're making that up :)
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@cmuratori@Dravorek I'm just reading what it says, dude.0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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