The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) has launched an "online patent commons reference library" at patentcommons.org with searchable databases containing "promises, pledges, covenants and other legal undertakings made by contributors" to benefit open source software and standards.
According to their website:
"This Project addresses one part of the many challenges facing softwaredevelopers and users. With the support of companies and individuals whorecognize and value the innovative opportunities that open software and openstandards create, we offer an easy way for people to navigate and understandwhat is available through The Commons. We invite you to join us. The PatentCommons Project helps reduce risks for developers and users of open source software and standards, by documenting the boundaries of The Commons tofacilitate their use by developers and users, and encouraging companies andindividuals to pledge or contribute software patents they hold in support ofopen source software and standards."
"This Project addresses one part of the many challenges facing softwaredevelopers and users. With the support of companies and individuals whorecognize and value the innovative opportunities that open software and openstandards create, we offer an easy way for people to navigate and understandwhat is available through The Commons. We invite you to join us. The PatentCommons Project helps reduce risks for developers and users of open source software and standards, by documenting the boundaries of The Commons tofacilitate their use by developers and users, and encouraging companies andindividuals to pledge or contribute software patents they hold in support ofopen source software and standards."
Learn more about how to contribute to The Commons.
Rodney D. Ryder
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