Ignorance is not Bliss

Ignorance is not Bliss Issues in Open-Source Licensing Jason Ayers & Julian Fitzell Cincom Systems

Why does this whole mess matter?

Why? “We’ll deal with it when it comes up...”

Why? It’s all about the copyright

Concepts

Intellectual Property

Types of IP Patents

Copyright Ownership

Ownership simple — complex

Ownership clear — unclear

IP Licensing

Derivative Works

Going the extra mile

Ownership is Control

Ownership is Control Why? FOSS Licensing is Evolving

Ownership is Control So... Know your Contributors!

Ownership is Control Other Uses

Understand your Risk as a User

User Risks Ongoing Availability

User Risks Ongoing Maintenance

Understand your Risk as a Developer

Developer Risks Pollution of your IP

Developer Risks Legal Liability

Developer Risks Developer Warranties

Risks Must be tested in court

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Ignorance is not Bliss

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