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Is Apache License 2.0 compatible with Mozilla Public License 2.0?

It depends.

The compatibility between Apache License 2.0 and Mozilla Public License 2.0 depends on the specific clauses and the way the two are combined in your project. Have a qualified lawyer review before redistributing.

About these licenses

LicenseFamilyPatent grant
Apache License 2.0 (Apache-2.0) permissive Yes
Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0) weak-copyleft Yes

Apache License 2.0: Permissive with an explicit patent grant and contribution terms.

Mozilla Public License 2.0: File-level copyleft: modifications to MPL files must be MPL, but linking with non-MPL code is fine.

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