FHIR Licensing and IP

Question 1

Can you redistribute FHIR?

Answer 1

Yes.

You can redistribute FHIR.

https://www.hl7.org/fhir/license.html

Question 2

Can you create derivative specifications of FHIR?

Answer 2

Yes.

You can create derivative specifications or implementation-related products and services.
However, you can’t claim that HL7 or any of its members endorses your derived [thing] because it uses content from FHIR specification

https://www.hl7.org/fhir/license.html

Question 3

Can a derivative FHIR spec redefine conformance to FHIR?

Answer 3

No.

Derivative Specifications cannot redefine what conformance to FHIR means.

Question 4

Can you publish an altered version of FHIR?

Answer 4

You cannot publish an altered version of the FHIR specification unless it clearly identifies that it is a derivative specification, not FHIR itself.

Question 5

Can you use FHIR logo?

Answer 5

Yes, but, when using the logo, always include the _® symbol

Question 6

True or False: The right to maintain FHIR remains vested in HL7

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What license does the FHIR specification is published under?

Answer 7

Creative Commons “No Rights Reserved” (CC0 )

Question 8

What are the trademarks owned by Health Level Seven International?

Answer 8

1. HL7®
2. HEALTH LEVEL SEVEN®
3. FHIR®
4. FHIR ® logo

are trademarks owned by Health Level Seven International