Open Source Software (“OSS”) is currently pervasive in its use for companies both large and small. Businesses use OSS to develop software rapidly and effectively, whether for their internal systems or for customer-facing products. Although OSS is obtained at no charge, there are significant risks in its usage because if the OSS is not integrated properly into existing systems, it can “infect” proprietary software, and a company is at risk of losing significant ownership value. This program will address the following:

How is OSS licensed?

Risks in use of OSS.

Procedures to use when introducing OSS into a company’s systems.

How to develop an OSS Compliance Policy.

Documenting OSS usage.

OSS due diligence and representations in mergers, acquisitions and transfers of software assets.

Attendees of the live webinar may receive CLE credit for the following states: CA, IL and NY.*

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Time: 1:00pm- 2:00pm ET (10:00am – 11:00am PT)

Cost: Free

Speakers:
Christopher Palestro
Director and Managing Counsel of IP Transactions
Hewlett-Packard

Richard Raysman
Holland & Knight LLP

Jeffrey R. Seul
Holland & Knight LLP

Paul Connuck (Moderator)
IP & IT Editor
Practical Law Company

*CLE credit for this program will be sought by Holland & Knight, which is an approved CLE provider in Illinois, New York and California. For New York attorneys, the webinar format will not qualify for CLE credit for transitional (newly admitted) attorneys. CLE credit will be available for experienced New York attorneys.

To register, visit the registration page today.

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