source code ↔ open-hardware

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The relationship is defined by the role of source code as a foundational requirement for open-hardware documentation [1], while also highlighting the legal distinctions and applications of copyright law regarding source code in both software and hardware contexts [2], [3].

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What is open hardware? | Opensource.com opensource.com Opensource.com 2 facts

claimCopyright law applies to open hardware source code and design documentation, while patent law applies to design processes and material technologies.

claimOpen hardware must be accompanied by documentation, including design files and source code.

Open Hardware Licenses - P2P Foundation Wiki wiki.p2pfoundation.net P2P Foundation 1 fact

perspectiveJonathan Kuniholm asserts that open source software has a clear legal basis in the copyright of source code and executables, whereas open hardware lacks a clear analogue to software source code and the associated copyright protections.