A Take on Kevin Mitnick’s New Book (from a Software Attorney) Ok, if you have not heard of Kevin Mitnick and you are in the software industry, then he is someone you need to know about. He is probably the most notorious hacker in US history, and he released his
I have been delaying writing a blog post about API license agreements, as I could not find a good real world example to go along with the post. Well, Twitter gave me that real world example, as they recently changed their API license agreement (which caused quite an uproar in
Hey this used to be an easy answer (you owned them and you had possession of them), but these days of LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc., it is not so simple. Here are some thoughts on this software sales compensation issue. 1) Where are Your Sales Leads Stored (aka who has
How to Get Sued Over Your Software EULA/SaaS Contract, and Lose! Ok as a EULA Attorney I thought that would grab your attention. Well, there is a recent court case you should be aware of where the software company lost big time (over its Software EULA (applies to SAAS Contracts
Have You Had Your Software EULA/SaaS Contract TUNEUP for 2010? You know, adjust your contracts to improve their performance…just like your car. Ok, let me explain. Every software or SAAS based business should take a look at their Software EULA or SAAS Contract each year to see if they are
While there are many different issues to include in a software or software services referral agreement (SAAS referral agreement), here are a few practical things to consider: 1) What is In and Out. What types of referrals will you pay on, and what types won’t you? Don’t forget excluding transactions
Installed (not used) or Purchased Licenses. Which One Does a Customer Owe You $ For? While most customers may say they only want to pay for software eula licenses they use (not all installed), a recent reported case involving the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office says they need to pay for what
Ok as a software attorney, what I am asking are your agreements simple or complex (hey, maybe even a plain English SaaS Agreement)? Have you thought about it? I find that most companies don’t really think about these kind of issues (or at least if they do, it is on the
4 GREAT Reasons to Register Your Software for Copyright Protection! Most people may not realize that there are 4 GREAT reasons to register your software for copyright protection with the US Copyright Office. As a software copyright attorney or lawyer, I recommend this for every software based company, whether you
As a SAAS lawyer, I sometimes run into the issue of “Do I need a Software as a Service Subscription Services Agreement (SAAS Agreement) or Software EULA?” In other words, what should I start with (software EULA template, or SAAS license agreement template). It is pretty easy, as it all
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