Anthony W. Youngman wrote:Although in the UK we do have "database rights", where the effort put into compiling the list is considered a "protectable interest". This would protect a word list from literal copying. So a requirement that any modifications are distributed for free along with the original would probably be enforceable under UK law, just not under copyright.
The creator of the database probably is a US citizen, so he doesn't qualify for database protection. Only EU citizens can claim this right. Non-EU citizens can only claim it if their national law provides for similar protection.
"probably a US citizen" and we're talking about a Romanian dictionary?
And it sounds like it's a definition dictionary, not a translation dictionary, too :-)
Cheers, Wol -- Anthony W. Youngman - wol at thewolery dot demon dot co dot uk HEX wondered how much he should tell the Wizards. He felt it would not be a good idea to burden them with too much input. Hex always thought of his reports as Lies-to-People. The Science of Discworld : (c) Terry Pratchett 1999
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