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GNU GPLv3 ↔ copyleft

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GNU GPLv3 is a specific implementation of the copyleft licensing model, as described in [1] and [2], and is explicitly cited as a primary example of a copyleft license in [3].

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Legal aspects of Open Source Software: What makes it different ... en.havelpartners.blog HAVEL & PARTNERS 2 facts
claimCopyleft licenses, such as the GNU GPL and its variations, require that any derivative works be licensed under the same terms as the original software, a requirement often referred to as a 'viral effect'.
claimFor non-profit projects or projects focused on maintaining openness and sharing code, a copyleft license such as the GNU GPL may be the appropriate choice.
Open Hardware licenses curriculum.openhardware.space Open Hardware Curriculum 1 fact
claimThe CERN-OHL-S license requires derivative projects to be re-shared under the same license, functioning similarly to Copyleft licenses like GNU GPL 3.0 and Creative Commons 'share alike'.