Intellectual Property Due Diligence at Eclipse - Past, Present and Future

Explore the evolution and importance of Intellectual Property Due Diligence in open source software development through this 39-minute conference talk presented at EclipseCon 2023. Gain valuable insights into the historical challenges of licensing and copyright in the open source community, including landmark cases like SCO/UNIX vs. Linux. Learn about the Eclipse Foundation's current IP due diligence approach, including their transition from IPZilla to the GitLab-based IPLab environment, and how they utilize tools like the Dash License Tool and Fossology for compliance verification. Discover upcoming initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency through SBOM implementation and Eclipse SW360 integration. Understand how robust IP due diligence processes protect open source communities, mitigate licensing risks, and maintain compliance in software development.