RE: Proposal for new Common Vocab term: License

Hi Renato,

I support the addition of a "license" Action.

However, can I suggest a slightly different definition? Perhaps:

The act of permitting the use of the asset.

For example, the AP licenses photos for use by newspapers, magazines or websites. This means that those newspapers, magazines or websites are allowed to use the licensed photo as part of their news report (for example). It doesn't mean that the AP has sold anyone else the photo. On the other hand, it isn't the case that the AP grants *any* use of the photo. There could be restrictions involved (e.g. only on websites, not as part of mobile apps, for example) or duties (e.g. mandatory credit of the original photographer, if AP is licensing this photo on behalf of someone else).

Regards,

Stuart



From: Renato Iannella [mailto:ri@semanticidentity.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 5:47 AM
To: public-odrl@w3.org Group
Subject: Proposal for new Common Vocab term: License

I have had a few requests for a general "license" term to be added to the Action vocabulary.

In essence, "license" allows the assignee to grant any use of the asset, including sub-licensing.

Proposal:

Identifier: license
Semantics: The act of granting any use of the asset
Comment: The use of Next Policy is recommended for downstream third-party usages.



Cheers...
Renato Iannella
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