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The Open Source Patent License is designed for use in situations where patent holders wish to make their innovations freely available while maintaining certain controls and protections. This document type has become increasingly important in the Canadian technology sector as organizations seek to promote open innovation while managing their intellectual property rights. The license typically includes detailed specifications of patent rights, usage conditions, and obligations, structured in compliance with Canadian patent law and provincial contract requirements. It's particularly valuable for collaborative innovation projects, technology standards development, and public research initiatives. The document addresses key aspects such as patent grant scope, attribution requirements, defensive termination provisions, and improvement sharing obligations, making it suitable for both individual inventors and large organizations participating in open source technology development.
