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Open Invention Network Expands Patent Protection

Posted by Unknown on from the gnu-patent-regime dept.

Thinkcloud writes "More than 700 new software packages including popular packages such as KVM, Git, OpenJDK, and WebKit will now receive royalty-free shelter under the Open Invention Network. This could make it more friction-free for organizations and developers to adopt and modify open source technology." OIN's press release has a bit more detail. They've greatly expanded their definition of the "Linux system" to cover a lot more core software with their defensive patent pool.

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  1. Re:This is great, but... by elrous0 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Don't worry, the politicians will fix it just as soon as they take care of more important issues like obscure contraception rules, symbolic budget showdowns, school prayer, etc.

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    SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.