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Open Group Adds Global Members Under Antitrust Shield

Published Date: 5/8/2026

Notice

Summary

The Open Group just added a bunch of new members from all over the world, like companies from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. This update keeps their special legal protections in place, which means if anyone sues over competition issues, damages are limited. These changes took effect on November 13, 2025, and help keep innovation safe and fair without extra costs.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Antitrust Damages Limit Extended

On November 13, 2025, The Open Group filed notifications adding new members and extending the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993's rule that limits antitrust plaintiffs to recovering actual damages under specified circumstances. That limitation now applies to the newly listed members of The Open Group named in the notice.

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Key Dates

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Published Date
11/13/2025
5/8/2026

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