I think there are jurisdictions where it's difficult or impossible for
someone to sign over the copyright.
If I have understood Mark Webbink from Red Hat correct, then the owner of the copyright can decide who may copy, modify, and distribute the software often in a form of a licens.
Here is a link to a QuickTime and RealPlayer movie where he explains software licenses
http://www.redhat.com/magazine/006apr05/features/licenses/
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