# Judge Rules Copyleft Issue Irrelevant to Device Functionality

Judge Leal ruled on a Vizio motion about copyleft rights. The issue involves GPLv2 and LGPLv2.1 requirements for reinstallation. SFC clarified no GPL version mandates device functionality after modification.

https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/dec/24/vizio-msa-irrelevant-ruling/

#copyleft #gpl #software #license

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Created: 2026-10-21T04:56:03.522567+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-21T04:56:03.522567+00:00

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Original source: https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/dec/24/vizio-msa-irrelevant-ruling/