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Is GNU GPL v3.0 or later compatible with Apache License 2.0?

No

You cannot include GNU GPL v3.0 or later code in a Apache License 2.0-licensed project and ship the result under Apache License 2.0. GNU GPL v3.0 or later requires the combined work to be distributed under GNU GPL v3.0 or later (or compatible). If your project is meant to stay Apache License 2.0-only, do not include GNU GPL v3.0 or later code in it.

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LicenseFamilyPatent grant
GNU GPL v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later) strong-copyleft Yes
Apache License 2.0 (Apache-2.0) permissive Yes

GNU GPL v3.0 or later: GPL-3.0 with explicit upgrade path; users may pick GPL-3.0 or any later GPL.

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

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