copy-left is referred to as open source and some even claim it's _more_ open source, but thanks for the information, I wasn't aware of the that detail.
edit: oh it's not copyleft, but specifically quid pro quo so tesla gives you their patents if you give them yours
A copy left style arrangement would require you to not enforce your patents against anyone who signs and upholds the agreement, not just with Tesla. If that was the case, I probably wouldn't have quibbled with the term "open source" being applied.
edit: oh it's not copyleft, but specifically quid pro quo so tesla gives you their patents if you give them yours