OIN celebrates 15 years of protecting Open Source Software community, Jaguar files plaint against Prosche, Audi and other major brands

This week’s patent news features Jaguar’s USITC complaint against major SUV brands, Pfizer’s lawsuit against Indian pharma companies, and OIN’s 15th anniversary in protecting open source patents. It also highlights upcoming IP policy developments in the EU.

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Is GPL so Viral? – The New Phase of OSS License Enforcement and Compliance

This article explores the legal complexities of GPL license compliance in light of recent allegations against Google’s Android. It reviews how OSS enforcement is evolving and discusses the broader implications for businesses using GPL-governed software.

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Model to Combat Patent Risks in Open Source Software

The defensive patent license model offers a structured approach to reduce patent risks in open source software. While it faces implementation and philosophical challenges, it remains a significant initiative for the open source community seeking to mitigate litigation threats.

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Enforcement Action Against Palm for Violation of Terms of Open Source License

This post examines Artifex’s enforcement action against Palm for alleged violation of open source license terms regarding muPDF. It discusses the legal trends in OSS license compliance and the implications for businesses using open source software.

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