Open Source Distributions in a Cloud-Native World - Technical and Legal Perspectives

Watch a 45-minute conference talk from EclipseCon 2023 exploring the legal and technical aspects of Open Source software distribution in cloud-native environments. Learn about copyright frameworks, patent law, and OSS license interpretations, with special focus on the EPL 2.0. Discover how different software architectures, from classic to cloud-native, impact legal requirements for distribution. Examine component composition, interfaces, infrastructure, and various build artifacts including war files, fat jars, and binaries. Understand the legal implications of containerization, license compatibility challenges, and specific obligations when working with Open Source Software. Gain valuable insights into the Cyber Resilience Act and its potential impact on the Open Source ecosystem from a legal perspective. Presented by Lina Böcker, Partner at Osborne Clarke Germany, and Angelika Wittek, Independent consultant, this talk provides essential knowledge for contributors to Open Source projects, particularly those working with containers and AI-generated code.