Blogger at www.Bollier.org (no longer at OntheCommons.org). Co-founder of Commons Strategies Group. Activist and writer about the commons. Author of Silent Theft, Brand Name Bullies and Viral Spiral.
Commons Magazine
February 8, 2008 | by David Bollier
Four major companies have just announced an innovative plan to put 31 of their patented inventions into an “eco-patent commons” so that other companies can freely use them, without first getting permission or paying a royalty. The idea, inspired by open source software and the Creative Commons, is to promote more eco-friendly manufacturing and waste-reduction processes. Bravo to IBM, Nokia, Sony and Pitney Bowes! For more, see the Eco-patent Commons web site.
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