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Old 04-12-2008, 09:05 AM
Andrew Dunstan
 
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Default Re: Oracle indemnifies PostgreSQL on its patents

Luke Lonergan wrote:
> Bruce,
>
> This is big news - has anyone checked to see if the agreement for the OIN is
> in perpetuity? Or is their agreement to not pursue patents only for as long
> as they are members?
>
>

I'm sure they would be estopped from enforcing a patent against someone
who relied on the assurance while they were a member, so I doubt this
distinction matters. Otherwise it becomes worthless.

cheers

andrew

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