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Does GPLv3 have a “patent retaliation clause”?

April 26, 2017clause GPLv3 patent retaliation

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Does GPLv3 have a “patent retaliation clause”?

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In effect, yes. Section 10 prohibits people who convey the software from filing patent suits against other licensees. If someone did so anyway, section 8 explains how they would lose their license and any patent licenses that accompanied it.