Yes
Both The Unlicense and Apache License 2.0 are permissive licenses with minimal obligations. Combining code under them is straightforward; ensure the original copyright notices are preserved alongside any new ones.
| License | Family | Patent grant |
|---|---|---|
| The Unlicense (Unlicense) | permissive | No (implicit at most) |
| Apache License 2.0 (Apache-2.0) | permissive | Yes |
The Unlicense: Public-domain dedication with a fallback license for jurisdictions that don't recognise PD.
Apache License 2.0: Permissive with an explicit patent grant and contribution terms.
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