Talk Beginner CC BY-SA 4.0

Legal Basics for Open-Source Projects

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Session Description

Legal Basics for Open Source Projects

Types of Open Source Licensees

Permissive & Copyleft

Choosing a name for the Project

Trademark

Dealing with a Cease & Desist Notice

Patents

Strategies for Patent Defence

Key Takeaways

Best Practices for Open Source Projects dealing with Legal Issues

Defensive Strategy

References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5fRz2czdaM

Session Categories

Technology / FOSS licenses, policy

Talk License: CC BY-SA 4.0

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Speakers

Biju Nair Founding Partner | Founding Partner, Legalitech.in

Biju.K.Nair, is a lawyer with 23 years of experience. He is the Founder and Managing Partner at Legalitech.in a Technology focused Law Firm.
He represents 2 global communities – Open Invention
Network and LOT Network in India. He is India Chair & Global Ambassador for Open Chain Project.

He is involved in advising Open Source Projects on various Legal issues around the world.