The goal of this Executive SpeedBriefing is to quickly and efficiently provide you with critical information on the provisions of licensing software, addressing the processes to safeguard your interests as a licensee. The 45 minute speech has been produced on CD-ROM and can be viewed in PowerPoint by any PC-based computer. Upon completion of viewing the SpeedBriefing, you will have a solid grasp of the big picture concepts to understand the provisions of licensing software and be able to speak intelligently with anyone on the topic. ReedLogicâs proprietary SpeedBriefing process has been privately used for years by top C-Level executives (CEO, CFO, CTO, CMO, Partner) from the worldâs largest companies. Topics in this SpeedBriefing include: ⢠The importance of understanding licensing software issues ⢠Grant of rights provisions: What you can and cannot do ⢠Representation and warranty issues ⢠Indemnification provisions and claims of intellectual property infringement ⢠Limitations on liability ⢠The best practices for investing in software ⢠The rise of open source software ⢠The distinction between outbound and inbound licensing ⢠Maintenance and Support for your software Ed Naughton practices in the arenas of intellectual property, business litigation, and appellate litigation with national law firm Holland & Knight. Mr. Naughton has litigated a multiplicity of disputes in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels, including patent, trademark and copyright infringement actions, licensing disputes, IT system disputes, and cases involving non-competition agreements and trade secrets. Mr. Naughton has extensive knowledge and experience regarding software licensing and piracy matters, and has represented major software publishers, including Microsoft Corporation, in copyright and trademark infringement disputes throughout New England.
