Service launched to aid lawyers manage IP software issues
Publish date: 27 October 2004
Issue Number: 1053
Diary: Legalbrief eLaw
Category: Corruption
A software licensing compliance firm has launched a new service to help in-house legal teams manage the complexity of commercial and open source software licences, and implement intellectual property business policies across software development projects, reports Out-Law.com.
Black Duck Software says that, while in-house legal teams and software developers are being held accountable for their company\'s software intellectual property, many find that they\'re trying to solve IP issues at the end of the development process. The service - called protexIP/license management - incorporates legal teams into the entire software development process, providing timely resolution of licensing issues as they arise. By identifying, tracking, and resolving these issues early, companies can avoid delays, costly source code reviews, or potential legal problems. Full Out-Law.com report
