March 5: Webcast - Understanding Lesser Known Elements of Open Source Licenses for Use in the Connected Enterprise

Open source software is fundamentally changing the economics of development. According to Gartner 99% of Global 2000 companies will incorporate open source into their operations by 2016. And software has become an increasingly important part of products of Enterprises beyond traditional “technology” companies, ranging from chemical companies like Monsanto to car companies like General Motors to consumer appliance companies like Bosch.
Any company developing software will use open source software and needs to ensure compliance with the terms of OSS licenses. These challenges are compounded by the spread of software development outside of the IT department. All kinds of companies need to manage the elements of open source that impact their business.
This webinar, will analyze and compare some of the important (though lesser known) elements of the most commonly used open source licenses. Beyond designation as permissive or reciprocal, the licenses differ in a variety of important details.
The webinar will cover:

• The Rise of Open Source in the Connect Enterprise
• Overview of the Most Popular Licenses
• Understanding License Terms Beyond Reciprocity
• Examples of Common Mistakes.

Title:
Understanding Lesser Known Elements of Open Source Licenses for Use in the Connected Enterprise
When/Where:
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
11:30am EDT
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Speakers:

• Karen Copenhaver, partner at Choate Hall & Stewart and Counsel for the Linux Foundation
• Mark Radcliffe, partner at DLA Piper and General Counsel for the Open Source Initiative (OSI).

By:
Black Duck Software
Credit:
The sponsor says that the event is "MCLE Certified".

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