Versata incorporated XimpleWare's GPL-licensed VTD-XML parser into proprietary software, stripped the license text and copyright notices, and distributed it commercially. The violation was discovered accidentally during unrelated litigation when Ameriprise examined Versata's code. XimpleWare sought $300M in damages; the case spawned five separate court proceedings.
Sources: CIO magazine analysis
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| 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 |