Comment Using patents for good (Score 2) 97
Like many other technology companies, Khan Academy applies for patents in the normal course of business to protect ourselves and our learners from litigation. We do not profit from our patents nor use them to stifle innovation.
As a not-for-profit organization, and to meet our commitment to using patents for good, we have adopted the Innovator’s Patent Agreement and made it an integral part of our company culture. By signing IPAs with our employees, we safeguard innovation and pledge not to use their patents in offensive litigation without their permission, while retaining the ability to protect ourselves against any company that initiates a lawsuit against us.
As a not-for-profit organization, and to meet our commitment to using patents for good, we have adopted the Innovator’s Patent Agreement and made it an integral part of our company culture. By signing IPAs with our employees, we safeguard innovation and pledge not to use their patents in offensive litigation without their permission, while retaining the ability to protect ourselves against any company that initiates a lawsuit against us.
