The Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) is a non-profit organization based in New York, NY that offers pro-bono legal services to developers of Free, Libre, and Open Source Software (FLOSS). With a team of experienced legal professionals, SFLC assists clients from various FOSS communities, including the Free Software Foundation, Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Linux Foundation, Debian, Ethereum, the Apache Software Foundation, and OpenSSL. They provide support in areas such as copyright law, fair use, and the development and administration of FOSS Code of Conduct policies.
SFLC has been actively involved in significant legal cases, such as filing an amicus brief in the Google v. Oracle case, advocating for fair use and questioning the copyrightability of APIs. Led by their Legal Director, Mishi Choudhary, who has been with SFLC for 17 years, the organization has played a crucial role in protecting the rights and promoting the growth of the FOSS community. Their dedication to providing pro-bono legal services helps ensure the continued success and development of Free, Libre, and Open Source Software.
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