Whether you develop software, or are looking to acquire or invest in a company that does, we offer open source legal support packages designed to meet your needs.
Starter Kit
for software developers/companies
Leverage open source software without the worry
This package will provide an assessment of your current use of open source software and help you implement “good hygiene” for future use. Your starter kit includes the following:
- assessment of the scan results generated by Osler Code Detect
- assessment of open source license compliance
- customized open source policy tailored to your needs (or a review of your existing open source policy)
- open source software strategy and compliance advice
- open source inventory tracking template
- live virtual training
Release Package
for software developers/companies
Tap into the power of the open source community
This package will help you develop a strategy for releasing code under an open source license. We will provide the following:
- license selection advice
- license deployment support
- contribution agreements
- assessment of scan results generated by Osler Code Detect
Financing/Sale Package
for software companies
Don’t let open source software license issues get in the way of financing – or selling your business
This package will help you identify and mitigate open source risks before an investor or purchaser asks tough questions about your open source use. We will provide the following:
- assessment of scan results generated by Osler Code Detect
- assessment of open source license compliance
- open source remediation advice
Diligence Package
for investors and purchasers
Know what you’re buying – uncover risks that could threaten your investment
We’ll help you evaluate open source use by the company that you’re looking to invest in or acquire. We will provide the following:
- assessment of scan results generated by Osler Code Detect
- assessment of the investee’s or vendor’s open source practices
- assessment of future use/roadmap issues
- open source software reps, warranties and closing conditions
To learn more about our legal support packages, or for more information about how Osler’s technology law team can help you to employ open source software without the worry, contact Sam Ip or another member of our technology law team.