It depends.
The compatibility between Apache License 2.0 and GNU Lesser GPL v3.0 depends on the specific clauses and the way the two are combined in your project. Have a qualified lawyer review before redistributing.
| License | Family | Patent grant |
|---|---|---|
| Apache License 2.0 (Apache-2.0) | permissive | Yes |
| GNU Lesser GPL v3.0 (LGPL-3.0) | weak-copyleft | Yes |
Apache License 2.0: Permissive with an explicit patent grant and contribution terms.
GNU Lesser GPL v3.0: Same library-linking permission as LGPL-2.1, with GPLv3's patent provisions inherited.
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