Moglen

Moglen refers primarily to Eben Moglen, a prominent law professor, legal scholar, and software freedom advocate. He is best known for his work as General Counsel for the Free Software Foundation (FSF) from 1994 to 2007, and as a professor of law and legal history at Columbia Law School.

Moglen's significant contributions include:

• Legal Expertise in Free Software: He provided critical legal advice to the FSF and the free software community, interpreting and defending the GNU General Public License (GPL) and its subsequent versions.
• Software Freedom Advocacy: Moglen is a vocal proponent of software freedom, arguing that it is essential for individual liberty, democratic governance, and technological innovation. He advocates for the ethical and social importance of free software.
• Founding of the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC): In 2005, Moglen founded the SFLC, a non-profit organization that provides legal representation and other legal services to developers of free and open-source software. The SFLC plays a crucial role in defending software freedom in legal battles.
• Conceptualization of the Affero General Public License (AGPL): Moglen played a key role in the development of the AGPL, a copyleft license designed to address the specific challenges of network-distributed software.

Beyond his legal and advocacy work, Moglen is a well-regarded speaker and writer on topics related to technology, law, and society. His lectures and writings often explore the intersection of intellectual property, personal freedom, and the future of the digital age.