Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-OpenJS Foundation

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Summary

This is a notice about the OpenJS Foundation filing under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. **What it does:** The OpenJS Foundation has notified the federal government that it plans to engage in joint research and development activities. Under this 1993 law, organizations can register their collaborative projects to receive limited protection from certain antitrust lawsuits. **Who it affects:** - OpenJS Foundation and its member organizations - Companies and developers who work on JavaScript and web technologies - The broader software development community **What would change:** - The Foundation gains some legal protection when its members collaborate on research and development projects - This could encourage more open cooperation on web technology standards and tools - Members can work together more freely without fear of antitrust violations, as long as they follow the law's requirements This is a routine administrative filing that allows collaborative research while maintaining competition oversight. The OpenJS Foundation supports JavaScript and web technology development.

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