--- title: Community Blog | OSR description: OSR | Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. --- [![FINOS](https://www.finos.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sofin%20assets/SOFIN%20LOGOS/finos-logo.png?width=543&height=126&name=finos-logo.png "FINOS")](https://finos.org) - [Projects](https://www.finos.org/projects) - [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://ai.finos.org/) - [Common Domain Model (CDM)](https://www.finos.org/common-domain-model) - [FDC3](https://www.finos.org/fdc3) - [Fluxnova](https://fluxnova.finos.org) - [FINOS Common Cloud Controls](https://www.finos.org/common-cloud-controls-project) - [High Performance Computing (HPC)](https://hpc.finos.org) - [OSERA](https://osera.finos.org/) - [Open Source Readiness Initiative](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [OS-Climate](https://www.finos.org/os-climate) - [Try our Projects](https://www.finos.org/project-sandbox) - [All Projects Landscape](https://landscape.finos.org/) - [Community](https://www.finos.org/engage-with-our-community) - 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[Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://ai.finos.org/) - [Common Domain Model (CDM)](https://www.finos.org/common-domain-model) - [FDC3](https://www.finos.org/fdc3) - [Fluxnova](https://fluxnova.finos.org) - [FINOS Common Cloud Controls](https://www.finos.org/common-cloud-controls-project) - [High Performance Computing (HPC)](https://hpc.finos.org) - [OSERA](https://osera.finos.org/) - [Open Source Readiness Initiative](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [OS-Climate](https://www.finos.org/os-climate) - [Try our Projects](https://www.finos.org/project-sandbox) - [All Projects Landscape](https://landscape.finos.org/) - [Community](https://www.finos.org/engage-with-our-community) - [FINOS Community Calendar](https://www.finos.org/calendar) - [Community Quickstart](https://www.finos.org/get-involved) - [FINOS Community Site](https://community.finos.org/) - [Contribute](https://community.finos.org/docs/governance/Software-Projects/contribution) - [Unable to Contribute?](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [Join our Slack channel](https://finos-lf.slack.com/messages/finos-community/) - [Recognize a contributor](https://github.com/finos/community/issues/new?assignees=mcleo-d&labels=community-recognition&template=Community-Recognition.md&title=FINOS+Community+Recognition) - [Ambassador Program](https://www.finos.org/ambassador-program) - [Membership](https://www.finos.org/membership-benefits) - [Members](https://www.finos.org/members) - [Inquire](https://www.finos.org/membership-benefits#become-a-member) - [Join](https://joinnow.platform.linuxfoundation.org/?project=finos) - [Member ROI Summary & Calculator](https://www.finos.org/roi-report-calculator) - [Dependency Consumption Analysis](https://www.finos.org/dependency-consumption-analysis) - Resources - [2025 Mission & Vision](https://www.finos.org/2024-in-review-2025-vision) - [Research & Case Studies](https://www.finos.org/research-case-studies) - [Training](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/finos/) - [Open Source Maturity Model](https://osr.finos.org/docs/bok/OSMM/Introduction) - [Contributions Live Dashboard](https://metrics.finos.org) - [Our Github Organization](https://github.com/finos/) - [Our Developer Toolchain](https://odp.finos.org/) - [FINOS Store](https://store-finos.myshopify.com/) - News & Events - [This Week At FINOS](https://www.finos.org/this-week-at-finos) - [Community Blog](https://www.finos.org/blog) - [Newsletter](https://www.finos.org/newsletter) - [Podcast: Open Source in Finance](https://www.finos.org/open-source-in-finance-podcast) - [Press Releases](https://www.finos.org/press) - [FINOS Events](https://www.finos.org/hosted-events) - [Community Events](https://www.finos.org/featured-events) - [Community Spotlight](https://www.finos.org/community-spotlight) - [Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [About](https://www.finos.org/about-us) - [Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [FAQs](https://www.finos.org/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.finos.org/contact-us) - [Governing Board](https://www.finos.org/governing-board) - [Technical Oversight Committee](https://www.finos.org/technical-oversight-committee) - [Team](https://www.finos.org/team) - [Governance](https://www.finos.org/governance) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.finos.org/code-of-conduct) - [OSFF + Videos](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum) - [OSFF 2026](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum/) - [OSFF Toronto 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-toronto-2026-videos) - [OSFF New York 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-nyc-2025-videos) - [OSFF London 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-london-2026-videos) - [apidays Paris 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/apidays) ![Community Blog](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/10.04.19.FINOS_WebsiteBanners_3.png) # Community Blog ## [Open Source and Patents: Complementary Tools for Innovation](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-and-patents-complementary-tools-for-innovation) March 27, 2025 [Peter Smulovics](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/peter-smulovics) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-and-patents-complementary-tools-for-innovation#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog/2025-03-27%20-%20Open%20Source%20%26%20Patents%20-%20FINOS%20Ambassador%20Blog%20Post%20Peter%20Smulovics.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-and-patents-complementary-tools-for-innovation) In today’s innovation-driven economy, open source software has become a powerhouse for collaboration, rapid development, and cost-effective solutions. At the same time, patents—often seen as tools of exclusivity and protection—play a crucial, if sometimes underappreciated, role in safeguarding these projects. When managed strategically, patents not only protect innovations but also enhance the credibility and financial viability of open source initiatives. This article explores the intersection of patents and open source projects, with a particular emphasis on their importance in the financial sector. ## [OSR Presentation: Insights Out of Chaoss, Cali Dolfi Red Hat](https://www.finos.org/blog/osr-presentation-insights-out-of-chaoss) June 10, 2024 [Win Morgan](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/win-morgan) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/osr-presentation-insights-out-of-chaoss#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Projects%20%2B%20SIGs/Open%20Source%20Readiness%20OSR/Cali%20Dolfi%20OSR%20Presentation.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/osr-presentation-insights-out-of-chaoss) Learn about 8Knot, a new tool designed to enhance open source community analysis, with a video of the recent FINOS Open Source Readiness presentation by Cali Dolfi of Red Hat on June 8th, 2024, or check out the [transcript](https://www.finos.org/blog/topic/osr#Transcript). In her presentation, Cali provided an in-depth look at 8Knot’s features, explaining how it utilizes Augur to collect and structure data from Git repositories. 8Knot offers comprehensive visualizations and dashboards to provide insights into community health, contributor activity, and project sustainability. The session also included a dynamic Q&A, where participants discussed potential future enhancements and integrations based on the audience's feedback. [![Open Source Readiness](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2419532/interactive-167235947162.png)](https://www.finos.org/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLV1nUBbI0ge8l6R%2FLhRx6vDOVVbye65cwuT9flQstSBeFAQv3JqIivT99O39TvXaDdYJgwSaAKpGtlvtOyM8n8bhmemoA3iaZvyX7iURu5vjW90N1MpJtd0t85hKdpIqyyNk2tXII4kPZza%2BDrUCJJABqF9v%2Bouw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=167235947162&portalId=2419532) ## [Here Be Dragons, Debunking Myths in Enterprise Open Source Engagement](https://www.finos.org/blog/here-be-dragons-debunking-myths-in-enterprise-open-source-engagement) February 24, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/here-be-dragons-debunking-myths-in-enterprise-open-source-engagement#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS-guest-speakers-justin-rackliffe-osr.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/here-be-dragons-debunking-myths-in-enterprise-open-source-engagement)   [**Join us Wednesday, February 26th at 10am EST (3pm GMT) via WebEx for a guest presentation for the FINOS Open Source Readiness Project.**](https://finos.webex.com/finos/j.php?MTID=mec6bb47084d671bc772c0652add2605c) **Guest speaker: **[**Justin Rackliffe**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrackliffe/), **Director of Open Source Governance at [Fidelity Investments](https://www.fidelity.com/)**will be presenting on how "FUD" busting is important to open collaboration.    ## [Working with an open source project (aka “Can I modify the code of an open source project?”)](https://www.finos.org/blog/working-with-an-open-source-project-aka-can-i-modify-the-code-of-an-open-source-project) June 21, 2019 [Gilles Gravier](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/gilles-gravier) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/working-with-an-open-source-project-aka-can-i-modify-the-code-of-an-open-source-project#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/opensource-generic.jpg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/working-with-an-open-source-project-aka-can-i-modify-the-code-of-an-open-source-project) *By: [Gilles Gravier, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillesgravier/)Director, Senior Advisor - Open Source Strategy, [Wipro](https://www.wipro.com/open-source/)* Free software, open source software, or FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source Software) is still, for a lot of people and organizations, the object of many questions and hesitations. One of the more frequent questions is whether somebody, or an enterprise, can modify code, and, if so, whether they can contribute those modifications back (upstream) to the original project. ## [Open Source Tools to Build Open Source Compliance](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-open-source-compliance-using-open-source-tools) June 17, 2019 [Aaron Williamson](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/aaron-williamson) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-open-source-compliance-using-open-source-tools#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/osr440-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/building-open-source-compliance-using-open-source-tools) [**Join us Wednesday, June 19th at 10am EDT via WebEx for two guest presentations for the FINOS Open Source Readiness (OSR) Working Group.**](https://finosfoundation.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OSR/pages/154435612/Open%2BSource%2BReadiness%2BWorking%2BGroup#OpenSourceReadinessWorkingGroup-Meetings) As financial services firms get serious about open source collaboration, one of their first priorities is getting a handle on the open source software they're already using. Open source may be free-of-cost but it's not free of obligation: using it responsibly means compliance with open source licenses and keeping current with updates to ensure the products using it remain secure. 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