Exclusive CNCF & Linux Foundation Member Briefing

As cloud-native technologies and open source software have become the backbone of modern IT infrastructure—powering everything from AI workloads to mission-critical enterprise systems—they are also drawing increased attention from Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs, also known as “patent trolls”). Given the rise in patent assertions by NPEs targeting users of open source, the Linux Foundation and CNCF are launching a webinar series to help companies navigate NPE risk.

In this first webinar in the series, join us to hear from NPE deterrence experts at Unified Patents on:

Recent NPE Activity – An overview of recent NPE campaigns and litigation financiers targeting adopters of open source and cloud native technologies, including Kubernetes and several other key CNCF projects

Strategic Risk Mitigation – Practical guidance on reducing exposure to NPE claims and strengthening your organization’s legal position

Prior Art for Defense Against NPEs – A discussion of prior art and other AI-powered resources provided by Unified Patents and CNCF that you can use to deter NPEs

Patent Law & Policy Updates - A brief summary of the troubling litigation finance background of the likely USPTO Director-nominee, the effect of the return-to-office policy on the PTAB, and an update on legislative patent activity.

Standards Essential Patents - An overview of recent activity, including the European Commission withdrawing the SEP regulation, pool development, and certain widespread litigation-funded open-source campaigns.

This is a must-attend session for legal counsel, risk management executives, and technology leaders seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of patent risk in the open source ecosystem.