Red Hat Clarifies Patent Stance, Emphasizes Commitment to Open Source
Leading Linux distributor Red Hat is defending its position on software patents. Rob Tiller, Red Hat’s assistant general counsel and intellectual property VP, wrote Tuesday that the company’s position on patents and in support of open source has not changed:
“Red Hat has a a long track record of supporting FOSS generally, and it has worked hard to address the shortcomings of the patent system. We intend to continue that support and those efforts.”
Lora Bentley: Red Hat Clarifies Patent Stance, Emphasizes Commitment to Open Source
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