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The Software License Unveiled

Author : Douglas E. Phillips
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195341872
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book The Software License Unveiled written by Douglas E. Phillips and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of computer users regularly bind themselves to software license terms with the click of a mouse, usually without reading anything but the word "agree." Licenses for software as diverse as Microsoft Windows and Linux, and terms of use for websites such as Facebook, are all subject not only to intellectual property and commercial law, but also to the private law of the license, which comes in many forms, each with its advocates. Microsoft, for example, maintains that its proprietary model gives users the rights they need while creating the incentives that have made the United States the global software leader, while Richard Stallman - creator of the GNU General Public License and author of a number of free software programs - asserts that proprietary licensing enables software companies to "hoard" software they should be sharing. In The Software License Unveiled, Douglas Phillips looks at both of these extremes and questions how these proliferating but largely unread license terms affect access to software, one of the economy's most valuable resources. While highlighting the obvious divergences, he makes the more illuminating case that most current models - spanning the spectrum from proprietary to free - have one key feature in common: to an increasing extent, each license model extends, modifies, or displaces public law that would otherwise apply. Unlike books that advocate one form of licensing or another, this one reframes the debate to propose that going forward a key challenge for lawyers, scholars, policymakers, and the public is to consider whether "legislation by license" should be the means for controlling software access.

The Software License Unveiled

Author : Douglas E. Phillips
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199711976
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book The Software License Unveiled written by Douglas E. Phillips and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of computer users regularly bind themselves to software license terms with the click of a mouse, usually without reading anything but the word "agree." Licenses for software as diverse as Microsoft Windows and Linux, and terms of use for websites such as Facebook, are all subject not only to intellectual property and commercial law, but also to the private law of the license, which comes in many forms, each with its advocates. Microsoft, for example, maintains that its proprietary model gives users the rights they need while creating the incentives that have made the United States the global software leader, while Richard Stallman - creator of the GNU General Public License and author of a number of free software programs - asserts that proprietary licensing enables software companies to "hoard" software they should be sharing. In The Software License Unveiled, Douglas Phillips looks at both of these extremes and questions how these proliferating but largely unread license terms affect access to software, one of the economy's most valuable resources. While highlighting the obvious divergences, he makes the more illuminating case that most current models - spanning the spectrum from proprietary to free - have one key feature in common: to an increasing extent, each license model extends, modifies, or displaces public law that would otherwise apply. Unlike books that advocate one form of licensing or another, this one reframes the debate to propose that going forward a key challenge for lawyers, scholars, policymakers, and the public is to consider whether "legislation by license" should be the means for controlling software access.

Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing

Author : Andrew M. St. Laurent
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 0596005814
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing written by Andrew M. St. Laurent and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2004-08-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book wraps up with a look at the legal effects--both positive and negative--of open source/free software licensing.

The Rise of Open Source Licensing

Author : Mikko Välimäki
Publisher : Turre Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9529187793
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (291 download)

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Download or read book The Rise of Open Source Licensing written by Mikko Välimäki and published by Turre Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Software Licensing Agreements

Author : Mike Young
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781942226024
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Software Licensing Agreements written by Mike Young and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the Quick Legal Guides series, this book is an introduction to software licensing, including how to create a software license that's right for you.

Open Source Software Law

Author : Rod Dixon
Publisher : Artech House
ISBN 13 : 9781580537209
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (372 download)

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Download or read book Open Source Software Law written by Rod Dixon and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2004 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and comprehensive resource provides you with a broad introduction to the area of software licensing in the information age. The book helps you to understand the basic philosophy and key issues of open source software development and offers expert guidance on how to draft an open source license. Drawing on the author's legal and technical background, this invaluable reference explains the legal framework that has been developed to support the increasingly popular internet-based open source and free software community.

Open Source Licensing

Author : Lawrence E. Rosen
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Open Source Licensing written by Lawrence E. Rosen and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2005 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I have studied Rosen's book in detail and am impressed with its scope and content. I strongly recommend it to anybody interested in the current controversies surrounding open source licensing." --John Terpstra, Samba.org; cofounder, Samba-Team "Linux and open source software have forever altered the computing landscape. The important conversations no longer revolve around the technology but rather the business and legal issues. Rosen's book is must reading for anyone using or providing open source solutions." --Stuart Open Source Development Labs A Complete Guide to the Law of Open Source for Developers, Managers, and Lawyers Now that open source software is blossoming around the world, it is crucial to understand how open source licenses work--and their solid legal foundations. Open Source Initiative general counsel Lawrence Rosen presents a plain-English guide to open source law for developers, managers, users, and lawyers. Rosen clearly explains the intellectual property laws that support open source licensing, carefully reviews today's leading licenses, and helps you make the best choices for your project or organization. Coverage includes: Explanation of why the SCO litigation and other attacks won't derail open source Dispelling the myths of open source licensing Intellectual property law for nonlawyers: ownership and licensing of copyrights, patents, and trademarks "Academic licenses" BSD, MIT, Apache, and beyond The "reciprocal bargain" at the heart of the GPL Alternative licenses: Mozilla, CPL, OSL and AFL Benefits of open source, and the obligations and risks facing businesses that deploy open source software Choosing the right license: considering business models, product architecture, IP ownership, license compatibility issues, relicensing, and more Enforcing the terms and conditions of open source licenses Shared source, eventual source, and other alternative models to open source Protecting yourself against lawsuits

Software Licensing Handbook, Second Edition

Author : Jeffrey I. Gordon
Publisher : LicensingHandbook
ISBN 13 : 1435752511
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (357 download)

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Download or read book Software Licensing Handbook, Second Edition written by Jeffrey I. Gordon and published by LicensingHandbook. This book was released on 2008 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Software Licensing Handbook leads you through the twists and turns of the language found in almost all software, maintenance and professional services contracts. Plain English explanations of standard contract wording enables anyone to understand what you are reading, regardless of whether you are buying OR selling software. Additionally, sections on negotiation and contract management enable you to fully understand, appreciate and if necessary, implement a complete contracting process.

Research Handbook on Electronic Commerce Law

Author : John A. Rothchild
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783479922
Total Pages : 637 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book Research Handbook on Electronic Commerce Law written by John A. Rothchild and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The steady growth of internet commerce over the past twenty years has given rise to a host of new legal issues in a broad range of fields. This authoritative Research Handbook comprises chapters by leading scholars which will provide a solid foundation for newcomers to the subject and also offer exciting new insights that will further the understanding of e-commerce experts. Key topics covered include: contracting, payments, intellectual property, extraterritorial enforcement, alternative dispute resolution, social media, consumer protection, network neutrality, online gambling, domain name governance, and privacy.

A Practical Guide to Software Licensing for Licensees and Licensors

Author : H. Ward Classen
Publisher : American Bar Association
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 926 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Software Licensing for Licensees and Licensors written by H. Ward Classen and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2008 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new third edition is revised and updated with three new chapters and numerous forms. It examines the fundamental issues that both licensors and licensees confront in the negotiation of a software license and, where appropriate, looks at relevant ancillary issues such as software development as well as maintenance and support. It primarily focuses on non-mass market agreements, since most retail or mass market off-the-shelf software is governed by non-negotiable shrinkwrap and clickwrap licenses. The book is accompanied by and cross-referenced to an annotated software license. A companion CD-ROM is also included for customization of the software license and related forms.

A Practical Guide to Software Licensing for Licensees and Licensors

Author : H. Ward Classen
Publisher : American Bar Association
ISBN 13 : 9781590318492
Total Pages : 670 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (184 download)

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Wrap Contracts

Author : Nancy S. Kim
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199336989
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Wrap Contracts written by Nancy S. Kim and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-27 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you visit a website, check your email, or download music, you enter into a contract that you probably don't know exists. "Wrap contracts" - shrinkwrap, clickwrap and browsewrap agreements - are non-traditional contracts that look nothing like legal documents. Contrary to what courts have held, they are not "just like" other standard form contracts, and consumers do not perceive them the same way. Wrap contract terms are more aggressive and permit dubious business practices, such as the collection of personal information and the appropriation of user-created content. In digital form, wrap contracts are weightless and cheap to reproduce. Given their low cost and flexible form, businesses engage in "contracting mania" where they use wrap contracts excessively and in a wide variety of contexts. Courts impose a duty to read upon consumers but don't impose a duty upon businesses to make contracts easy to read. The result is that consumers are subjected to onerous legalese for nearly every online interaction. In Wrap Contracts: Foundations and Ramifications, Nancy Kim explains why wrap contracts were created, how they have developed, and what this means for society. She explains how businesses and existing law unfairly burden users and create a coercive contracting environment that forces users to "accept" in order to participate in modern life. Kim's central thesis is that how a contract is presented affects and reveals the intent of the parties. She proposes doctrinal solutions - such as the duty to draft reasonably, specific assent, and a reconceptualization of unconscionability - which fairly balance the burden of wrap contracts between businesses and consumers.

Beyond the Code

Author : Noam Shemtov
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191026174
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Code written by Noam Shemtov and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the law on infringement is relatively straightforward in relation to the copying of literal and textual elements of software, it is the copying of non-literal and functional elements that poses complex and topical questions in the context of intellectual property (IP) protection. In many cases, it is these non-literal and functional elements that contain the real value of a software product. This book concerns the copying of non-literal and functional elements of software in both the United States and European Union, using a holistic approach to address the most topical questions facing experts concerned with legal protection of software products across a range of technological platforms. The book focuses on six distinct but interrelated areas: contract, copyright, patents, trade-dress, designs and trade secrets, discussing these areas separately and in relation to one another. The book discusses software as a multilayered functional product, setting the scene for other legal discussions by highlighting software's unique characteristics. It examines models for the provision of software, addressing licensing patterns and overall enforceability, as well as the statutory and judicial tools for regulating the use of such licences. It assesses the protection of non-literal and functional software elements under EU and US laws, focusing on internal architecture, interfaces, behavioural elements and GUIs.

The Creative Artist's Legal Guide

Author : Bill Seiter
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300183542
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Creative Artist's Legal Guide written by Bill Seiter and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's complex media environment, aspiring filmmakers and new media artists are as vulnerable as swimmers in shark-infested waters. This user-friendly guide supplies creative artists with the essential legal concepts needed to swim safely with lawyers, agents, executives, and other experts in intellectual property and business law How do I copyright my screenplay? How can I clear rights for my film project? What can I do to avoid legal trouble when I produce my mockumentary? How do I ascertain whether a vintage novel is in the public domain? Is the trademark I've invented for my production company available? What about copyright and trademark rights overseas? If I upload my film to YouTube, do I give up any rights? Bill Seiter and Ellen Seiter answer these questions and countless others while also demystifying the fundamental principles of intellectual property. Clear and thorough, this plain-spoken and practical guide is essential for anyone seeking to navigate the rapidly changing media environment of today.

Cyber Insecurity

Author : Richard Harrison
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442272856
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Cyber Insecurity written by Richard Harrison and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing dependence on cyberspace for commerce, communication, governance, and military operations has left society vulnerable to a multitude of security threats. Mitigating the inherent risks associated with the use of cyberspace poses a series of thorny public policy problems. In this volume, academics, practitioners from both private sector and government, along with former service members come together to highlight sixteen of the most pressing contemporary challenges in cybersecurity, and to offer recommendations for the future. As internet connectivity continues to spread, this book will offer readers greater awareness of the threats of tomorrow—and serve to inform public debate into the next information age. Contributions by Adrienne Allen, Aaron Brantly, Lauren Boas Hayes, Jane Chong, Joshua Corman, Honorable Richard J. Danzig, Kat Dransfield, Ryan Ellis, Mailyn Fidler, Allan Friedman, Taylor Grossman, Richard M. Harrison, Trey Herr, Drew Herrick, Jonah F. Hill, Robert M. Lee, Herbert S. Lin, Anastasia Mark, Robert Morgus, Paul Ohm, Eric Ormes, Jason Rivera, Sasha Romanosky, Paul Rosenzweig, Matthew Russell, Nathaniel Tisa, Abraham Wagner, Rand Waltzman, David Weinstein, Heather West, and Beau Woods.

Intellectual Property and Open Source

Author : Van Lindberg
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449391109
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Intellectual Property and Open Source written by Van Lindberg and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Clear, correct, and deep, this is a welcome addition to discussions of law and computing for anyone -- even lawyers!"-- Lawrence Lessig, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and founder of the Stanford Center for Internet and Society If you work in information technology, intellectual property is central to your job -- but dealing with the complexities of the legal system can be mind-boggling. This book is for anyone who wants to understand how the legal system deals with intellectual property rights for code and other content. You'll get a clear look at intellectual property issues from a developer's point of view, including practical advice about situations you're likely to encounter. Written by an intellectual property attorney who is also a programmer, Intellectual Property and Open Source helps you understand patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and licenses, with special focus on the issues surrounding open source development and the GPL. This book answers questions such as: How do open source and intellectual property work together? What are the most important intellectual property-related issues when starting a business or open source project? How should you handle copyright, licensing and other issues when accepting a patch from another developer? How can you pursue your own ideas while working for someone else? What parts of a patent should be reviewed to see if it applies to your work? When is your idea a trade secret? How can you reverse engineer a product without getting into trouble? What should you think about when choosing an open source license for your project? Most legal sources are too scattered, too arcane, and too hard to read. Intellectual Property and Open Source is a friendly, easy-to-follow overview of the law that programmers, system administrators, graphic designers, and many others will find essential.

Bazaar of Oppurtunties for New Business Development

Author : Jaakko Paasi
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1848168926
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book Bazaar of Oppurtunties for New Business Development written by Jaakko Paasi and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bazaar of Opportunities for New Business Development goes beyond the paradigm of open innovation and underlines the variety of opportunities that firms may have in innovation and new business development with external actors. This book shows readers that firms can interact, innovate, and do business with different known and unknown actors, both formally and informally, and use different levels of openness within interorganizational innovation processes. External actors, however, also mean additional risks for the firm that they should manage. The subtitle of book, Bridging Networked Innovation, Intellectual Property and Business, addresses the guidance and perspectives that the book will provide in order to better prepare the reader for innovation with external actors.Bazaar of Opportunities has a multidisciplinary approach to the subject, bringing innovation, business, legal and network management perspectives together. The findings are based on state-of-the-art practices of innovative firms in Europe, empirical data collected through interviews and case studies. Through this multidisciplinary approach and the empirical findings, the reader may gain insight on how to be successful in open and networked innovation.