[OSM-talk] GPX tracing out of copyright maps

Nick Burch openstreetmap at gagravarr.org
Mon Nov 13 17:34:38 GMT 2006


On Mon, 13 Nov 2006, Emil wrote:
> The real question of course is whether referencing factual information
> from a map constitutes creating a derivative work.

I think the question is more "does a map maker with pet lawyers consider 
that referencing factual information from a map constitutes creating a 
derivative work?"

As we don't have any pet lawyers ourselves, we can't afford to take it to 
court to get a ruling on it :(

Nick




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