13Apr
A Software Settlement Is Not Complete Until All Obligations Are Met
The majority of copyright infringement claims against consumers using copyrighted software are resolved by settlement rather than litigation, for a multitude of reasons. In some instances, the settlement agreements contain post-settlement obligations that can affect...
3Apr
Understanding Software License Agreements to Avoid BSA or SIIA Software Audits
Recent trends indicate that software publishers are increasingly initiating direct software audits instead of outsourcing the auditing process to entities such as the BSA | The Software Alliance (“BSA”) or Software & Information Industry Association...
30Mar
5 Constructive Approaches to Technology Transactions During a Pandemic
As time passes, companies must engage in constructive solutions to move business and technology projects forward. Many deals that were close to closing have been placed on hold and providers and customers are struggling to...
27Mar
Copyright and Software Licensing Implications for Remote Work Force During Covid-19
In the recent years, companies have slowly been incorporating more options for its employees to work remotely from home or elsewhere. However, the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated this transition and forced entire companies to work from...
25Mar
Attempts to Transfer Microsoft Licenses May be Ineffective
Like most software publishers, Microsoft includes terms in its standard license agreements to restrict a licensee’s ability to resell or otherwise assign to another party the right to install or use software. Increasing the level...
7Mar
Audit Inspections: How to Proceed with Inspecting Computers for Software Installations
BSA | The Software Alliance (BSA) is an organization that represents software companies and prosecutes alleged unlicensed use of those member companies’ software products. The BSA generally initially sends a company a letter indicating the...
