The Internet has changed the paradigm by which many technology companies do business. These changes can be most profoundly seen in development and licensing of software. 'Open source' software refers to software that is made available to licensees in both object code and source code form. Oftentimes, the software is made available under an 'open source license' that requires licensees to redistribute software under that same license, ensuring that downstream recipients receive the software with the same rights that upstream distributors enjoy. While considered a somewhat unorthodox approach as compared to other industries, this method of development and distribution is fairly common amongst computer programmers who enjoy the ability to collaborate freely with other coders.
On the legal side, open source presents a whole host of challenges which include licensing rights, indemnification issues, sharing issues. Who owns the code? Who is responsible if the end product damages the user's computer? How is revenue shared? These are all thorny issues that attorneys and general counsel at technology firms must grapple with when trying to create agreements for open source products and services. Open Source Software Emerging Issues For Attorneys LIVE Webcast: A 2009 Update is a must attend event for attorneys who need to be 100% up-to-date to help their companies and clients navigate the potentially tricky waters of “open source” agreements. Our panel of key thought leaders and experts will conduct a thorough panel of the most critical issues which will be followed by a Q&A session in which the audience will be invited to ask the speakers questions live.
Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Conference
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 2.0
(Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect
to continuing education credit.)
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 093880
James Gatto
Partner
Mark F. Radcliffe
Partner
Robert S. Blasi
Partner
Mario Madden
Open Source Licensing Counsel, Intellectual Property and Licensing
James Gatto, Partner,
Pillsbury Winthrop
Robert S. Blasi, Partner,
Godwin Procter LLP
Mark F. Radcliffe, Partner,
DLA Piper LLP
and
Mario Madden, Open Source Licensing Counsel, Intellectual Property and Licensing,
Microsoft Corporation
- Diligence and litigation, and the interaction between the two
- Managing open source issues
- The details of the Jacobsen Case, as well as current open source litigation, patents and open source trilogy issues
- Resection on AOI principles
- In-house Legal Counsel
- Vice-Presidents & Directors of Legal Affairs
- Intellectual Property Directors
- Privacy Officers
- CIOs
- IT Security Directors
- Litigators
- Lawyers in IP Trademark & Contract Law practices
This is a must attend event for anyone interested in understanding Open Source Software Emerging Issues For Attorneys LIVE Webcast: A 2009 Update.
- New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A