[eigenmeister]

The major objection to 1201 is that it legally precludes what would be fair use in an unprotected work. Breaking HDCP, for instance, is still illegal for a use that would pass a four factors test.

Do you have a link on the John Deere suit(s) you mentioned? That's one I'd be interested in following.

[dudifordMann]

i think it relates to this:

[1] http://www.wired.com/2015/04/dmca-ownership-john-deere

[2]https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/farmers-cant-leg...

it seems to concern the idea, as mentioned above, of ownership vs a permanent license of the goods purchased or in their minds.. leased?

[eigenmeister]

I've read the wired piece; GP said 'is being actively tested by John Deere and various farmers', implying that there were other lawsuits.