OxFirst again: Free webinar on open source software, defensive patent pools and innovation

OxFirst is putting together what looks like yet another excellent free webinar, this time on the topic of "Open Growth: The Contribution of Open Source Software and Defensive Patent Pools to Innovation" The presenter will be Mr. Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network, and the program will take place on October 31, 2017 at 2:00 pm, British Standard Time (make sure to check when your jurisdiction changes to winter time!).

There are few topics in the world of innovation and technology that are as dynamic as open source software and defensive patent pools. Open Source Software (OSS) is well-established in sectors as diverse as aviation, health, telecommunications, finance, publishing, education, and government. As nations increasingly rely on knowledge assets to grow, the adoption of OSS will have profound economic consequences. This talk identifies the mechanisms inherent to OSS that help fuel innovation in knowledge-based economies. In doing so, it conceptualizes the role of patents from an Open Innovation Paradigm and looks at the role that defensive patent pools can play in fostering collaborative exchange and open growth.

About the Speaker

Keith Bergelt is a pioneer in intellectual property finance. He is currently the CEO of Open Invention Network (OIN), which is a defensive patent pool and community of patent non-aggression enabling freedom of action in Linux. At OIN, Mr. Bergelt is responsible for coordinating the establishment and maintenance of a patent ‘‘no-fly” zone around Linux. As such, he is responsible for safeguarding an open and competitive landscape in key technology markets, such as back-office transaction processing and mission critical IT.

Prior to his extensive private sector experience, Mr. Bergelt served for 12 years as a diplomat with postings at the United Nations in NY and the American Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, where he was involved in the negotiation of IP rights protection in Asia. He holds a BA degree from Duke University, a JD from Southern Methodist University School of Law and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Theseus Institute in France.

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