Hancom incorporated Ghostscript (GPL v3/AGPL) into Hancom Office without purchasing a commercial license or complying with copyleft requirements. The landmark ruling found that the GPL is an enforceable contract and that commercial license fees can be the basis for damages — a watershed precedent for all subsequent GPL enforcement.
LICENSE_RESTRICTION_DERIVATIVE_WORK_COPYLEFT.
| Tool | Verdict | Details |
|---|---|---|
| OSS Risk Guard | Caught | LICENSE_RESTRICTION_DERIVATIVE_WORK_COPYLEFT. |
| Socket | Partial | Has license scanning but not primary focus |
| Snyk | Caught | License compliance scanning |
| Sonatype (Nexus) | Caught | License compliance in Lifecycle product |
| Black Duck | Caught | Industry-leading license compliance; largest knowledge base |
| Endor Labs | Caught | License compliance scanning |