[parkaboy]

> I’m also confused about the earlier threats to use the DMCA against DEFCON for using the firmware without a license. As far as I can tell, the firmware was produced as part of the agreement between DEFCON and Entropic, in which case there shouldn’t be much question about the license as it’s a work for hire

In theory that's true if they legally structured things properly. All comes down to what legal structures were put in place between all three parties starting with the contract (if any) between Entropic and the sub.

I kind of agree, but that assumes they all set up their contracts appropriately... which, having been deeply involved in that community for many years... let's just say I could toss a coin about that assumption being true. If the sub didn't sign anything and Entropic/DEFCON just took his firmware and used it (even if that was the contractor's intention), it's still a significant IP liability for whoever was flashing it all.