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Computer Software Licensing 101 Monday, December 3, 2007 Your client’s proprietary software is a valuable business asset. The terms and conditions on which this software is licensed are key to protecting this asset. Understanding the basic elements of a software license is the first step to helping your clients create a software license agreement that best meets their needs. Negotiating tactics from the licensor’s and licensee’s perspective will be discussed. Once avoided, open source software is routinely used by engineering organizations to speed time to market and reduce costs. Clients are looking to better manage their use of open source software, ensure compliance with open source licenses, and protect their rights in proprietary software which may link to or have open source embedded therein. You will learn how to spot and address open source software issues and why these issues may be important to your clients. No two licenses are the same – even licenses for similar applications may differ depending on your client’s business model, technology and needs. In-house counsel will present their perspectives on negotiating software licenses in the context of their businesses as well as their practical experiences negotiating license agreements. Specific Topics:
Panelists Karen F. Copenhaver, Esq. Ira V. Heffan, Esq. Andrew W. Feinberg, Esq. D. Ari Buchler, Esq. David G. Rickerby, Esq. |