A thorough explanation of the law combined with expert guidance on negotiating and drafting the best contract for your client. A clear explanation of the law relating to computer contracts with particular emphasis on software licenses, this report offers wealth of advice, tips and techniques for successful contract negotiation and drafting. The leading author is an expert with over 25 years' experience in IP/IT law in a wide range of sectors. Also offers a valuable sample contracts.
Contents
The author; Contents; Introduction; Glossary; Recommended reading list; Chapter 1 Understanding Software Licence Agreements; Chapter 2 Some general types of Software Licence Agreements; Chapter 3 Laws and regulations; Chapter 4 European Union Law; Chapter 5 Focusing on major transactions; Chapter 6 Preparing for negotiations; Chapter 7 Preparing the contracts; Chapter 8 Necessary licence provisions; Chapter 9 Understanding negotiating principles; Chapter 10 Some negotiating tactics of suppliers; Chapter 11 Customer negotiating tactics; Chapter 12 Creative problem solving
Chapter 13 The use of non-verbals in negotiationChapter 14 How do you define a 'win-win' deal?; Appendix A Shrink Wrap Licence; Appendix B Licence and Service Agreement; Appendix C Multimedia Product Licence and Distribution Agreement; Appendix D Software Escrow Agreement; Appendix E Joint Software Development Agreement; Appendix F Reciprocal Software Licence Agreement; Appendix G Software Licence Support and Maintenance Agreement; Appendix H Trans Border Data Flow Agreement (with comments); Appendix I Invitation to Tender; Appendix J Sample Open Source Licence