Red Hat: Stewarding Open Source

David Perry, Director of Litigation and IP at Red Hat, discusses his unconventional journey into IP law, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community in the open-source world. Perry highlighted the evolving IP risks, particularly from litigation-funded entities, and the role of data analytics in managing these risks. He expressed optimism about the future of open-source AI, predicting it will continue to drive innovation without IP becoming a barrier.