1. Introduction 2. European Consumer Protection a. Unfair Contract Terms Directive b. The Distance Selling Directive 3. IP Protection for Software in Japan 4. Reverse Engineering Clauses a. Unites States b. Europe c. Japan 5. Quickwrap a. Shrinkwrap United States Europe Japan b. Clickwrap Unites States Europe 6. Practice Pointers a. Checklist b. Recommendations 7. Conclusion 1. Introduction…
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DEVELOPER AGREEMENT This Developer Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of _________________ (the “Effective Date”), by and between ________________ (the “Developer”) and ____________________ (the “Client”). The Developer and Client are each referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” For good and valuable consideration, the…
WEB DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) made as of…
This is a more or less standard Software License Agreement that is…
Introduction As a tech lawyer, I often work with clients who are entering into partnership agreements in the software space. One common area of concern for my clients is the use of SaaS, and how to properly structure a partnership agreement that involves it. In this blog post, I will…
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When it comes to software development contracts, there are a few different types you can use. Depending on the project, one type might be more appropriate than another. We’ll discuss the most common types of software development contracts: time and materials, fixed bid, fixed budget, capped budget with accelerated bonus…
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Google admitted failure in its quest to reshape the gaming business around the cloud on Thursday, announcing the closure of its Stadia games streaming service early next year. When Google unveiled Stadia in 2019, it positioned it as a pioneer in a “cloud gaming” revolution. However, Stadia failed as most…
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Илон Маск и Twitter Inc. сойдутся в суде 17 октября в Канцлерском суде Делавэра, поскольку фирма, занимающаяся социальными сетями, пытается заставить Маска завершить его покупку на 44 миллиарда долларов. В последние недели обе стороны искали материалы для подкрепления своих аргументов, время от времени обращаясь к судье с ходатайством о принуждении…
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Открыть свой ИТ бизнес в США не трудно и все можно сделать удаленно по факсу и через Интернет, без визита в Америку. Для этого нужно зарегистрировать компанию, встать на налоговый учет и обзавестись шаблонами контрактов на англиском языке. Компания в США очень упростит ваши отношения с американскими контрагентами, которые имеют…
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Here is a basic Software Purchase Agreement in MS Word format. It can be used for deals that are more or less straightforward, not too complex. Key aspects: – Seller represents and warrants that he has developed the Software entirely through its own efforts. The Software does not infringe any copyright or…
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