Editor’s note: Heather Meeker is a shareholder and chair of the IP/IT Licensing and Transactions Group in the international law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, and a leading authority on open-source ...

The authorization to use software. Most software is licensed rather than sold, which means purchasers are never the actual owners of the software, although they may be able to use it without any time ...

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Careful navigation of software licensing agreements can save you a bundle. This guide to popular licensing mistakes and remedies explains how You say software licenses give you migraines? Talk to ...

Companies (including through the use of AI) are increasingly reliant on open source software to expedite their software development. A recent case filed in California, SFC v. Vizio, calls upon the ...

SAManage – Did you know that many companies are still using a spreadsheet to keep track of their software licenses? Whether you are a 10 person company or a large enterprise, software licenses are a ...

Europe’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that the trading of “used” software licenses is legal and that the author of such software cannot oppose any resale. The exclusive right of distribution of a ...

As the global economy teeters somewhere between stagnation and recession, many companies are placing a renewed focus on cost management. Tech leaders, who hold significant portfolios of assets and ...

Tracking IT assets across complex environments is essential for modern organizations seeking efficiency, security and c ...