Open source software (OSS) is used commercially in virtually every industry and in both the public and private sector. Because OSS is freely downloadable and there are no agreements to physically accept, clients are often faced with unknowingly distributing or acquiring software that incorporates OSS. Despite having no agreements to physically accept, OSS licenses have significant terms and conditions that developers and distributors need to comply with. JusTech Law helps clients navigate compliance issues including those involving libraries, plug-ins and drivers, as well as develop compliance programs, provide training for development teams, and draft and negotiate all forms of software agreements with OSS risk mitigating provisions.
Services
- OSS due diligence and remediation
- Serve as General Counsel to OSS communities
- Strategic counsel on the formation and governance of OSS communities
- Counsel on the inclusion of OSS in standards and the development of OSS standards
- Develop and implement OSS training and compliance programs
