The more ubiquitous something is, the easier it is for an NPE to identify it as a potential target [for infringement claims]," explained Shawn Ambwani. NPEs find that broadly adopted technologies present a numbers game that is more profitable, according to Joanna Lee, VP at CNCF. With Kubernetes receiving the most claims, the prevalence of cloud native open source projects is attracting patent trolls, leading organizations to bolster their defenses against these legal threats.
To discourage patent litigation, The Linux Foundation and CNCF have expanded their partnership with United Patents, aiming to extend legal protections over open source projects. This collaboration offers NPE risk analysis, patent portfolio evaluation, and participation in a bounty program to gather prior art. United Patents emphasizes its mission to deter predatory patent claims, having successfully challenged over 55 threats against open-source software.
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