The use of free and open source software (FOSS) has been hotly debated in recent months and issues about its uses, benefits, and risks are still unclear. If your company makes use of or develops free or open source software, this session is for you. Our technology counsel will provide an overview of what FOSS is, legal issues concerning such software (including litigation), patents, different licenses, warranties, and indemnification involved, where and how FOSS is generally used, and risks and benefits involved with licensing and using these types of software, including pollution. We'll also send you home with a list of some of the legal issues to be aware of to keep your company out of trouble.
Region:
United States
Interest Area:
Intellectual Property,
Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce