] However, this USL decision is not the final word for SCO.
] Other (newer) parts of the Unix code may still be
] protected by copyright because software is like a
] copyright "layer" cake with each new version being
] protected by a separate copyright. This problem may
] partially explain SCO's approach of avoiding copyright
] claims, but the Novell announcement suggests even more
] serious problems for SCO. SCO's approach is almost a
] textbook example of how not to enforce intellectual
] property rights. First, don't check the scope of your
] rights, so you must keep changing your public position.
] Second, sue on your weakest and most difficult to prove
] rights. Third, keep the "infringements" secret to further
] lower your credibility. Fourth, threaten to sue everyone
] in the known universe before you have a decision
] enforcing your rights. Fifth, trumpet your successful
] license to the major competitor for the targeted product
] (Microsoft) who obviously has other motives for executing
] such a license. Sixth, irritate the other potential
] owners of the rights so that they go public with their
] version of events.

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