[Oer-community] A simple sample map to look at

[Phil Barker]

On 18/11/12 20:39, Wayne Mackintosh wrote:
> Hi Rory
>
> That is my understanding as well -- you cannot apply copyright to 
> facts or data.
>
> However, it is possible to copyright the structure of a database - - 
> that is the unique structure and architecture of the information (not 
> the data itself). At a practical level -  in the absence of open APIs 
> to readily access the data, technology can be used as a "gatekeeper" 
> or  barrier to access of the data.
>

The details of IPR for data and databases depend on your jurisdiction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_right

Phil


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