22Jan
Management’s ignorance is not a defense to copyright infringement claims
Software publishers, acting alone, or through a proxy such as the Business Software Alliance (“BSA”) or Software & Information Industry Association (“SIIA”), regularly audit customers or potential customers to ensure license compliance and deter against...
22Dec
The True Cost of Defending Against Copyright Infringement Litigation
Software publishers and entities like the BSA| The Software Alliance and the SIIA regularly audit companies to investigate copyright infringement claims. These entities seek monetary penalties if any infringement is discovered, and in the majority...
15Dec
Identifying Legitimate Software from Authorized Vendors to Avoid Copyright Infringement Claims
The International Data Corporation (“IDC”) reports that more than one-third of all software sold is counterfeit, despite often being marketed as authentic or legitimate by a third-party reseller. In addition to counterfeit software, some vendors...
3Dec
How to Find the Best Lawyer for a Software Audit
I am a partner in Scott & Scott, LLP a firm that focuses on technology law matters in Southlake, Texas. We represent companies in software audit matters initiated by the major publishers including Microsoft, Oracle,...
1Nov
Don’t Wait For a Settlement Demand to Hire an Attorney for Copyright Infringement
Software publishers have increasingly identified software audits as potential revenue-generating exercises, which has led to a rise in the number of companies targeted. Small, medium, and large companies all need to be aware that a...
29Oct
Autodesk Licensing Implications of Working from Home
The Covid-19 pandemic shifted entire non-essential industries to a remote workforce, leaving companies scrambling to set up employees to work from home. A study in June 2020 by Pricewaterhouse Coopers determined that nearly 70% of...
