According to Jeff Hammond, principal analyst from Forrester Research, “when it comes to Enterprise IT adoption, open source has ‘Crossed the Chasm’” and is a mainstream part of most development processes. But open source, while free, is not free of license obligations and can impact the valuation of a company’s IP and software assets.
For people involved in M&A transactions open source can present significant challenges and issues that need to be managed properly to minimize or avoid risks related to valuation, delays in the process, or potentially even loss of a deal. This webinar will focus on the legal issues involving open source and M&A transactions. Attendees will learn a recommended process and how to discover potential issues, including the use of technology to scan software to uncover unknown open source and its associated license obligations.
SPEAKERS:
The following speakers will discuss strategy and perspective on this subject, how they approach it based on their years of experience, and recommendations.

Angela Zeigenhorn, a Director in Symantec’s Legal Department

Karen Copenhaver of Choate Hall & Stewart

Mark Radcliffe of DLA Piper

Title:

Managing Open Source Software: Legal Issues in M&A

Credit:

Depends on jurisdiction. You may have to register this seminar for credit in your jurisdiction.

Host:
Black Duck Software

More Information & Registration:
http://www.blackducksoftware.com/form/70160000000T8JM

This is a recording of a webinar, and includes access to course materials.