I just graduated from studying law (whew! Finally) and I'll say my eyes were opened with that I learned.
The main thing is they put the material up on their Site. Even if it was an error, they can't force anyone to stop reposting it under the guise of confidential information, but they can issue a 'takedown' notice to enforce their copyright, which it sounds like they did.
He could, if he wanted, write up the specs in his own words and cite the documents as sources... That then becomes protected speech,since it's a news/editorial work and they can't do a damn thing. But that's enough digression out me. Lol
The main thing is they put the material up on their Site. Even if it was an error, they can't force anyone to stop reposting it under the guise of confidential information, but they can issue a 'takedown' notice to enforce their copyright, which it sounds like they did.
He could, if he wanted, write up the specs in his own words and cite the documents as sources... That then becomes protected speech,since it's a news/editorial work and they can't do a damn thing. But that's enough digression out me. Lol
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