Open source licenses are a foundational part of the commercial software development process, offering freedom to use, modify, ...

“What is the point in obtaining a copyright in software? Not much, if Google can copy 11,500 lines of your code and it can still be a fair use. Copyrights just don ...

The authorization to use software. Most software is licensed rather than sold, which means purchasers are never the actual owners of the software, although they may be able to use it without any time ...

I recall reading in the past that there's some sort of way to have Office installed on your personal computer if you're already licensed as a business user. So for example... your company pays for you ...

The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Ilkka Turunen in his role as global ...

When considering whether software contracts are for the sale of goods or services, most courts turn to the Uniform Commercial Code. Attorneys Richard Raysman and Peter Brown discuss how courts ...

What just happened? John Deere is one of the most serious offenders when it comes to forcing customers into a technology walled garden. As it turns out, the company provides very little support for ...