Individual Linux kernel developer Christoph Hellwig (with SFC support) sued German router manufacturer AVM for LGPL violation. The court ruled in Hellwig's favor, establishing that individual developers — not just advocacy groups — can successfully enforce open source licenses in court.
Sources: FossID case analysis
LICENSE_RESTRICTION_DERIVATIVE_WORK_COPYLEFT.
| Tool | Verdict | Details |
|---|---|---|
| OSS Risk Guard | Caught | LICENSE_RESTRICTION_DERIVATIVE_WORK_COPYLEFT. |
| Socket | Partial | Has license scanning but not primary focus |
| Snyk | Caught | License compliance scanning |
| Sonatype (Nexus) | Caught | License compliance in Lifecycle product |
| Black Duck | Caught | Industry-leading license compliance; largest knowledge base |
| Endor Labs | Caught | License compliance scanning |