FusionLayer IPR & Patent Policy

As the digital economy accelerates, the demand for agile, scalable, and intelligent infrastructure is growing exponentially. In response, the Linux Foundation—a global leader in

building open technology ecosystems—launched the Open Programmable Infrastructure (OPI) project. This initiative brings together industry leaders to define open standards

for Data Processing Units (DPUs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs), setting the foundation for a new era of programmable, composable infrastructure.

1. Introduction

FusionLayer Group (“FusionLayer”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects intellectual property rights and is committed to protecting them. Our products may include proprietary code and/

or open source software. This policy explains how we handle intellectual property rights (IPRs), patents, open source software (OSS), and what you may or may not do in relation

to our IPRs.

2. Open Source Software (OSS) Use

Our software products may include OSS components (for example: Linux distributions, Apache, Nginx, BIND, DHCP, OpenSSH, Python, Perl, and other similar projects).

Such components are used under the terms of their respective OSS licenses. We ensure that when included or distributed, these components are used “as-is”, without

unauthorized modifications outside what the OSS license allows, or if modified, in compliance with the OSS license.

Before incorporating an OSS component, we perform due diligence regarding its licensing terms and history to assess any legal risk.

3. Proprietary Code & Patents

Beyond OSS components, our products also include proprietary code developed by FusionLayer, or code licensed from third parties under terms that allow our use and

distribution.

Some of our technologies are protected by issued patents and/or pending patent applications in various jurisdictions.

4. Permitted Use & Restrictions

You may use our products under the terms of the license agreement you receive.

You may not copy, imitate, reverse engineer, or otherwise use or distribute our proprietary or patented technology in ways that infringe our IPRs.

If our product includes OSS components with redistribution rights, those rights are limited to what the OSS license allows.

5. What to Do If You’re Unsure

If you have any doubt whether your action might infringe on our IPRs or patents, please contact us before proceeding.

In any commercial or competitive context, you should assume protection by IPRs applies unless clearly stated otherwise.

6. Infringement Handling

If FusionLayer’s IPRs are infringed (knowingly or inadvertently) in a commercial context, we will take appropriate measures, which may include:

Identifying prior art to challenge a patent’s validity

Demonstrating non‐infringement

Redesigning affected elements

Negotiating licensing arrangements.

7. Patent Disclosures

FusionLayer products may be protected by one or more issued patents or pending patent applications.

Patent rights are reserved. Unless explicit permission is granted in writing, no part of our patented methods or systems may be used in a way that violates those patent

rights.

8. Contact

For licensing inquiries, clarifications about permitted use, or any other questions related to IPR or patents, please reach out to:

[Your Legal / IP Contact Person/Department]

Email: legal@fusionlayer.com (or appropriate contact)

Address: [FusionLayer Group’s legal address]

9. Changes to this Policy

FusionLayer may revise this IPR & Patent Policy from time to time. The current version will be published on our website, and changed terms will apply from the date of

publication.