For approval: SIL Open Font License 1.1

Bruce Perens bruce at perens.com
Mon Nov 10 21:02:02 UTC 2008


Lawrence Rosen wrote:
> Bruce Perens asked:
>   
>> Doesn't this change if there is a design patent on the typeface?
>> Remember that we have more than copyright to deal with here.
>>     
>
> Nope. Patent claims have *absolutely nothing* to do with derivative work
> analysis.
OK. #1 of my suggested text would probably be adequate to cover 
potential infringement of the design patent in printed material. #2 can 
be moved to explanatory material.

    Thanks

    Bruce


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