Open source dominates the software industry and, by its very nature, appears to be at odds with IP protection. As open source packages continue to grow in popularity, in-house counsel should be aware of the pitfalls of their use and the complex IP landscape.

Authors: Michael Moore, Judy Shie, Joe Kucera, Tarisa Wain and Ron Karr

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Originally published in IAM Magazine 93.

Stakeholders across the IP community are keen to increase diversity in their ranks but, as Suzanne Harrison and Erik Oliver explain, even the most sophisticated companies face a challenge in building a full picture of precisely who is participating in the patenting process

Authors: Suzanne Harrison, Erik Oliver

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Originally published on IAM-media.com.