[License-review] CDDL 1.1

[Pamela Chestek]

Brian,

Why do you ask? Do you have a current need for the license to be approved?

Pam

Pamela S. Chestek
Chair, License Committee
Open Source Initiative

On 7/18/2024 1:51 PM, Warner, Brian (TS3K) via License-review wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I searched the list archives and didn't see a submission for CDDL 1.1 (my apologies if I missed it). I know it's been around for quite a while, but if it wasn't submitted in the past would it make sense to add it?
>
> I diffed the text in case it helps. The differences between 1.0 and 1.1 appear to be:
>
> 1. Oracle is the initial license steward, not Sun
> 2. Section 6.3 is new: "If You assert a patent infringement claim against Participant alleging that the Participant Software directly or indirectly infringes any patent where such claim is resolved (such as by license or settlement) prior to the initiation of patent infringement litigation, then the reasonable value of the licenses granted by such Participant under Sections 2.1 or 2.2 shall be taken into account in determining the amount or value of any payment or license."
> 3. Section 7 is changed to remove the words "LOST PROFITS"
> 4. A choice of venue was added: "NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 OF THE COMMON DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION LICENSE (CDDL)
> The code released under the CDDL shall be governed by the laws of the State of California (excluding conflict-of-law provisions). Any litigation relating to this License shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts of the Northern District of California and the state courts of the State of California, with venue lying in Santa Clara County, California."
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
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