How does the deal with the original author work with regard to the ownership of ...

		praptak 5 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: I spent 3 years reverse-engineering a 40 ... How does the deal with the original author work with regard to the ownership of the copyright? I mean, the article means passing the torch but how exactly is this assured in case the author dies and the estate holders don't release the copyright?

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