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		dedward on Aug 1, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Craigslist now asks for exclusive license when pos... Does it need ot be copyrightable in order for you to agree to contractual terms about something?

jahewson on Aug 1, 2012 [–]

Yes, becuse if you grant someone exclusive rights then you need to possess those exclusive rights in the first place. If the material is not protectable, then you don't have any rights to grant to others.

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