If someone builds another product like Stack Overflow, can they be sued for some kind of patent/copyright infringement?
If yes, which parts of Stack Overflow design cannot be copied.
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1There are already several like gateoverflow.in,etc...– Am_I_HelpfulCommented Aug 2, 2015 at 17:38
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1@shekharsuman that's an intersting find... it even has "overflow" keyword in it.– HackerKarmaCommented Aug 2, 2015 at 17:53
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1@HackerKarma-Actually, in India here guys who have done undergraduation in CS, applying for MS/M.Tech(also available in India) have to go through this GATE examination. So, a group of guys developed this website for helping those questioner getting answered questions related to GATE exam/ or of CS topic. Actually, SO is a global hit, so it's effect in India is common to be found/seen...– Am_I_HelpfulCommented Aug 2, 2015 at 17:56
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As far as my knowledge goes, technically, everything is copyrighted or has sort of copyright attachment to it even if they are allowing it under a permissive license such as GPL, CC, etc..
I would also suggest you reading the Stack Exchange Network Terms of Service. Look for any "Exclusive Copyright" or "All Rights Reserved" related stuff. If exists, then you must adhere those terms and conditions. Also, if a copyright issue occurs, usually the original copyright holder i.e. Stack Exchange, Inc. will send a DMCA takedown notice to them. Also, read the Guidelines for the Use of the Stack Exchange Trademarks page.
I would suggest reading the answer (and comments too) for Who owns the copyright to S[OFU] content?. It's worth and contains lots of good information related to Copyright material.
There are many things that goes into this matter.
answered Aug 2, 2015 at 17:38
