6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why You Should Attend

This program will address the critical issues that IP, technology and business lawyers need to consider when handling open source software in today’s economy. Armed with this information, you will be better able to help your clients make intelligent choices and decisions about how to take advantage of the benefits and manage the risks presented by open source software.

 

What You Will Learn

• What is open source software? Why is it so important?

• Understand open source licenses in the context of real-life issues

• Get guidance on how to analyze an open source license and its key provisions

• Learn about patents and standards in an open source world

• Navigate new business models based on open source software

• Get guidelines for effective open source development business practices

 

Special Feature

• Earn one hour of Ethics credit (New York & New York Live Webcast)

• Earn one hour of Elimination of Bias credit (San Francisco & San Francisco Live Webcast)

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for computer/technology lawyers, IP lawyers, in-house counsel, and outside corporate counsel whose clients develop, use, distribute or invest in technology.

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