Re: Problem with GPLv3 FAQ about linking with Visual C++

[Alexander Terekhov]

Hyman Rosen wrote:
[...]
> > Your A authorship in W (as in W=A+B authorship) doesn't entitle you to
> > demand knowledge of (existence of) agreement(s) between X and B
> > regarding W.
> 
> Of course it does, since X has no right to enter into agreements
> with B regarding W without permission of A.

You are mistaken Hyman. X may well enter into agreements with B
regarding W without permission of A. A's only claim agains B is A's
proportional share of monetary profits gained by B.

http://www.bitlaw.com/copyright/ownership.html

"One of the authors can use the entire work as they please without
seeking permission from the other joint author(s). However, if a single
author makes a profit through the exploitation of the joint work, then
the profits will have to be shared with the other joint authors."

http://www.smhllaw.com/2009/08/21/joint-authorship-and-the-copyright-act-what-happens-when-there-are-multiple-contributors-to-a-song/

"The main issue under consideration by the court was whether the song
was a joint work. This is because authors of a joint work each have the
right to grant non-exclusive licenses for the work. [2] [2] Note that
unless there is a written agreement to the contrary, a joint author must
still account to the other joint author(s) for profits."

regards,
alexander.

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