Google promotes innovation both within our company and throughout the technology ecosystem. In the spirit of fostering such innovation, we have embraced new models for sharing intellectual property across a variety of technology areas. Our programs include our release of open source software (like Android and VP8), our participation in community licenses (including the Open Invention Network License), and some newer initiatives like the Open Patent Pledge, the VP8 License and License on Transfer. To get more information on these initiatives and the Google Patent Opportunity Submission Portal, please click on the links below.
The Patent Purchase Promotion
Google is announcing an experiment to remove friction from the patent market and improve the landscape: The Patent Purchase Promotion. Starting May 8, 2015 and continuing through May 22, 2015, we will open a streamlined portal for patent holders to tell Google about patents they are willing to sell.
Details of the Program
FAQs
Blog Post Announcing the Patent Purchase Promotion
Patent Purchase Agreement
