[Scoring] Copyright

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Currently we check a components metadata for presence of licenses, however we do not check for copyright information. The presence of this information, helps consumer tooling to better consume this SBOM.

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Copyright and license are related but distinct concepts in the realm of intellectual property law.

Copyright is a legal right granted to the creator of an original work, such as a literary, artistic, or musical work, which gives the creator the exclusive right to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the work. Copyright protection is automatic and does not require registration, although registration can provide additional benefits, such as the ability to sue for infringement and recover damages.

A license, on the other hand, is a legal agreement between the copyright holder and another party that grants permission to use the copyrighted work in certain ways. Licenses can be exclusive or non-exclusive, and can specify the scope, duration, and terms of use of the copyrighted work. In other words, a license is a formal permission granted by the copyright holder to another party to use the work under certain conditions.

In summary, copyright is a legal right that protects the original works of creators, while a license is a legal agreement that grants permission to use a copyrighted work in certain ways. A license is a means by which the copyright holder can permit others to use their copyrighted work while still retaining ownership and control over it.

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