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Re:Copyright Office Adds DMCA Exemption for 'Abandoned' Onli... by mattnewton on Monday October 29, 2018 @12:03PM (#18328584)
Probably not bothering a large enterprise who thinks you are cutting into their IP’s profits.
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Re:Copyright Office Adds DMCA Exemption for 'Abandoned' Onli... by unstatusthequo on Monday October 29, 2018 @10:59PM (#18333720)
“Profits” from a game they abandoned and aren’t marketing the IP? Would be a pretty weak argument in court.
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Re:Copyright Office Adds DMCA Exemption for 'Abandoned' Onli... by mattnewton on Tuesday October 30, 2018 @10:51AM (#18337000)
IANAL, but it’s not just that particular game, but sequels, alternatives, or the right to release a remastered version that they could claim damages on. And really they just need standing to sue to make it not worth a hobbyists time, I can’t see most of these things making it to court.
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