Ideological Resistance to Patents, Followed by Reluctant Pragmatism
A software engineer's journey from opposing software patents to adopting defensive patenting as a necessary shield for startups and open-source projects.
A software engineer's journey from opposing software patents to adopting defensive patenting as a necessary shield for startups and open-source projects.
How the A11y Slack community developed anti-SLAPP policies with Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic to protect members from lawsuits by accessibility overlay vendors.
A guide for open source maintainers explaining the fundamentals of open source licensing, including copyright, rights granted, and common license types.
Legal notice, terms of service, and privacy policy for a website, outlining liability, copyright, and data protection.
Explains why creating custom open source licenses harms collaboration and adoption, advocating for standardized licenses.
Explains best practices for copyright notices in open source projects, covering dates, copyright holders, and legal necessity.