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Open Source License Compliance

A collection of 60 posts

Open Source License Compliance

Complying with GPL v3’s User Product Clause

Explore strategies for complying with the GPL v3 software license's User Product clause.

  • Chris Stevenson
    Chris Stevenson
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Managing OSS License Compliance Risks in Commercial Software Licensing Agreements, Featuring Jim Markwith

Organizations that ship products are ultimately responsible for OSS license compliance — even if the issue stems from a vendor-supplied component.

  • Jim Markwith
    Jim Markwith
6 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Licenses 101: Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL)

Get an overview of the Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL), including key provisions and how it compares to the Microsoft Reciprocal License (Ms-RL).

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Heather Meeker on Open Source License Compliance Tools

Leading OSS licensing expert Heather Meeker shares guidance to help organizations evaluate new compliance tools and get more value from existing ones.

  • Heather Meeker
    Heather Meeker
9 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Q and A: Heather Meeker on Hot Topics in OSS License Compliance

IP attorney Heather Meeker tackles several hot topics in OSS license compliance, including SBOMs, the AGPL, triggers for distribution, and more.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
10 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Customer Q&A: Collibra's Journey to Scaling OSS License Compliance

Amanda Weare, Collibra’s VP and Deputy General Counsel, discusses her experience managing Collibra's open source license compliance program.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Open Source in the News

Why Open Source is ESG

Leading IP attorney and open source software license compliance expert Heather Meeker explores the connection between ESG investing and OSS.

  • Heather Meeker
    Heather Meeker
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Licenses 101: SIL Open Font License (OFL)

The SIL Open Font License is an open source license designed for fonts and related software. Explore the license's notable requirements and provisions.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

How to Build an Open Source License Compliance Program, Featuring Jim Markwith

Technology and transactions attorney Jim Markwith (JD/MBA) lists several key ingredients of a successful open source license compliance program.

  • Jim Markwith
    Jim Markwith
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Licenses 101: Boost Software License

Get an overview of the Boost Software License, including key requirements and permissions, and see how it compares to other permissive licenses.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Licenses 101: The CDDL (Common Development and Distribution License)

Get an overview of the CDDL (Common Development and Distribution License), including requirements and comparisons to other weak copyleft licenses.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

OSS License Compliance Expert Heather Meeker on the AGPL

Heather Meeker, one of the world's foremost experts on open source license compliance, discusses the AGPL and its provisions covering network deployment.

  • Heather Meeker
    Heather Meeker
6 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Q and A: Heather Meeker on AGPL, Truth Social, OSS License Compliance

Heather Meeker, one of the world's leading OSS license compliance experts, shares insight on the AGPL and the Truth Social license compliance controversy.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: The Eclipse Public License

Get an overview of the Eclipse Public License, including key requirements and how it compares to other weak copyleft open source licenses.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Open Source in the News

The Massive Implications of Software Freedom Conservancy vs. Vizio

The Software Freedom Conservancy's lawsuit against Vizio for alleged GPL violations could have significant ramifications for OSS license enforcement.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Software Composition Analysis

3 Best Practices for OSS Management in the Automotive Industry

Experts share tips and strategies to help automotive organizations improve their open source management programs.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: The LGPL License

The LGPL open source software license is a member of the GPL family, but with some significant differences from its stronger copyleft counterparts.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: The AGPL License

Get an overview of the AGPL open source software license, including requirements and key provisions.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
Open Source in the News

Stockfish vs. ChessBase and What it Means for GPL v3

Stockfish vs. ChessBase could test several key provisions of GPL v3. Here's our analysis of the case, with input from OSS compliance expert Heather Meeker.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Analyzing the Legal Implications of GitHub Copilot

The release of GitHub Copilot raises questions about potential copyright infringement and license compliance issues.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Containers and Open Source License Compliance

The container ecosystem is fueled by open source components, which means container users must be mindful of license compliance obligations.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Copyleft Licenses and the Venture Capital Connection

There's an easy-to-miss OSS compliance clause in the National Venture Capital Association's Stock Purchase Agreement Model Form that has significant ramifications.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Open Source License Compliance

All About Permissive Licenses

Explore the history, use cases, and provisions of permissive software licenses. Plus, see how they compare to copyleft licenses.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Open Source License Compliance

All About Copyleft Licenses

Get an overview of copyleft software licenses, including key provisions and how they compare to permissive licenses.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: The ISC License

Explore key elements of the ISC License, including requirements and permissions, and see why it's not used as often as other permissive OSS licenses.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
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