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Ignorance is Not a Defense to Copyright Infringement Claims
Software publishers, acting alone, or through a proxy such as the Business Software Alliance (“BSA”) or Software & Information Industry Association (“SIIA”), regularly audit customers or potential customers to ensure license compliance and deter against copyr......
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Copyright Infringement Defense: Know When to Consult Outside Counsel
Even though software audits are commonplace in many businesses, recipients of audit notices make many mistakes when it comes to audit responses. Because software publishers can often assert claims for copyright infringement if the audit goes badly, it is important to m......
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Key Provisions for In-House Counsel to Include in Software Settlement Agreements
The end of the year is a busy time for software publishers and entities like the BSA | The Software Alliance (“BSA”) and the Software & Industry Information Association (“SIIA”) to resolve an audit target’s copyright infringement dispute by entering into se......
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How CIOs Should Prioritize and Resolve Multiple Software Audits
A software audit may come in many forms, ranging from an offer for a free Software Asset Management (SAM), a License Verification, or a request by a representative organization, such as an outside law firm, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) or Software & Informati......
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CIOs and CTOs: Bad Advice That Can Get You Sued for Software Copyright Infringement
Previously, I wrote an article about poor advice that can get you sued for copyright infringement in software audits. While some of the main auditors have changed, the advice has not. The following is the most common bad advice that can result in litigation.
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When Outside Counsel Is Worth the Cost: Software Copyright Infringement
Companies are sometimes fielding multiple software audit demands from multiple software vendors simultaneously, which can significantly impact in-house counsel.
Software audits may be initiated by publishers or through outside entities such as BSA | The Software Allia......
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Bad Advice That Can Get You Sued for Software Copyright Infringement
In recent years, many software publishers began using software audits as a means to increase revenue by penalizing customers for perceived compliance issues. Software publishers often conduct direct audits, or audit through companies such as the BSA | The Software Allian......