This is a notice received and originally from https://github.zendesk.com/attachments/token/eTJTaIjPp5pqbcAldaowe2N4E/?name=2021-03-22-freedesktop.rtf
Are you the copyright holder or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf?
Yes, I am the copyright holder.
Please describe the nature of your copyright ownership or authorization to act on the owner's behalf.
I'm [private] of the software that some code was taken from, and [private] of it for more than 15 years.
Please provide a detailed description of the original copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed. If possible, include a URL to where it is posted online.
The shared-mime-info package contains:
- The core database of common MIME types, their file extensions and icon names.
- The update-mime-database command, used to extend the DB and install a new MIME data.
- The freedesktop.org shared MIME database spec.
The core database was copied wholesale:
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with translations merged:
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What files should be taken down? Please provide URLs for each file, or if the entire repository, the repository’s URL.
https://github.com/zRedShift/mimemagic/blob/master/cmd/parser/freedesktop.org.xml
https://github.com/13521900025/mimemagic/blob/master/cmd/parser/freedesktop.org.xml
https://github.com/backwardn/mimemagic/blob/master/cmd/parser/freedesktop.org.xml
https://github.com/brandfolder/mimemagic/blob/master/cmd/parser/freedesktop.org.xml
https://github.com/developgo/mimemagic/blob/master/cmd/parser/freedesktop.org.xml
https://github.com/Kycklingar/mimemagic/blob/master/cmd/parser/freedesktop.org.xml
https://github.com/pombredanne/mimemagic/blob/master/cmd/parser/freedesktop.org.xml
https://github.com/simplesurance/mimemagic/blob/master/cmd/parser/freedesktop.org.xml
Have you searched for any forks of the allegedly infringing files or repositories? Each fork is a distinct repository and must be identified separately if you believe it is infringing and wish to have it taken down.
Yes.
Is the work licensed under an open source license? If so, which open source license? Are the allegedly infringing files being used under the open source license, or are they in violation of the license?
Is the work licensed under an open source license?
Yes.
If so, which open source license?
The GNU General Public License v2 or later:
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xdg/shared-mime-info/-/blob/master/COPYING
Are the allegedly infringing files being used under the open source license, or are they in violation of the license?
They're using the file under an MIT license which is not compatible with the GNU GPL v2 or later.
What would be the best solution for the alleged infringement? Are there specific changes the other person can make other than removal? Can the repository be made private?
Relicense the project under a license compatible with the GNU GPL v2 or later, or remove it.
Do you have the alleged infringer’s contact information? If so, please provide it.
No.
I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above on the infringing web pages is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or the law.
I have taken fair use into consideration.
I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner, or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
I have read and understand GitHub's Guide to Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice.
So that we can get back to you, please provide either your telephone number or physical address.
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Please type your full legal name below to sign this request.
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