SPEAKER 2026
Biju K Nair
Founding and Managing Partner, Legalitech.in
About Talk
Open Source and AI - NPE a rising threat and a community solutions
This talk will explore the increasing threat of Non-Practicing Entity (NPE / patent troll) approaches to companies over the use of open source technology, especially AI Technologies. Both from operating companies and NPEs. Attendees will get to understand defenses available to projects and companies. The goal is to empower decision makers in Technology,Engineering and Legal Teams to mitigate the Risk.
TRACK: FOSS For Everyone
7th Oct 2026 | Hall A | Time:0301:30-01:45 PM
About Speaker
Biju K Nair is a founding and Managing Partner of Legalitech.in a Technology focused law firm. He advises established businesses and startups across the globe. Prior to starting Legalitech.in. He was Executive Director of Sflc.in. He has worked with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices and Amarchand Mangaldas. He represents Open Invention Network in India which is a global community aimed at reducing patent tension around Linux and Open Source. He is involved in advising, training, enforcement, compliance for various companies both in India and around the world around Open Source. He regularly speaks at various open source conferences and forums on Legal Aspects around Open Source.