John Spangenberger and Kayleigh O’Melia Publish Article on Open Source Software and Patent Considerations

  • January 26, 2026

“Software Developer Must-Knows About Open Source and Patents” published in Innovation & Tech Today

Partner John Spangenberger and Patent Agent Kayleigh O’Melia were recently published in Innovation & Tech Today with their article, “Software Developer Must‑Knows About Open Source and Patents.”

John and Kayleigh examine critical intellectual property considerations at the intersection of open‑source software and patent protection, an increasingly important issue for software developers, startups, and established technology companies alike. The article addresses common misconceptions about open‑source licensing and discuss how patent rights may still apply, even in open‑source environments.

Read the full article at innotechtoday.com.

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