The Legalities of Open Source Software 101: Mitigating Legal Risk (OnDemand Webinar)

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Description

Gain an understanding of different opensource software issues.
Oracle’s claims against Google on the use of certain Java programming interfaces in the Android operating system pose unique issues relative to the use of opensource software and opensource compliance programs. In this Webinar, our panel will address the following issues
The copyright issues in the Google v Oracle case on appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court, and the legal implications of the Court’s decision (if issued prior to the Webinar)
The implications of copyright protection for application programing interfaces (API’s) for use of free and open source software and compliance with open source licenses
The importance of conducting regular source code audits to ensure continuous compliance with open source license obligations
Best practices for designing and implementing appropriate open source compliance policies and processes to address copyright risks associated with the use of APIs and open source software

Date: 2021-03-24 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

OSS 101/Background

Sources and Business Models of OSS (Apps, Infrastructure, SaaS, Etc.)

Open-Source Software Licensing
• Basics
• Spectrum
• Discussion of Specific Licenses

Why Is OSS Important?
• Benefits
• Risks
• Common Myths Around OSS
• Development Costs
• Remediation Costs
• Enforcement Threats
• Litigation Issues
• 2020 Developments and Trends

What You Can Do
• OSS Policies
• Start the Review ASAP
• Typical Review Process
• Identify
• Review/Analyze
• Remediate

Marcus Lucero-Revenera, Stephen Pakan – GTC Law Group