Software license law & open source software, big data, AI

Legal issues relating to software licenses and OSS, data science and artificial intelligence (advanced seminar)

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Open source software (OSS) is an integral part of digital infrastructures - but comes with complex legal requirements. This training offers a practical introduction to software licensing law with a special focus on OSS. It covers central license models such as GPL, MIT, BSD or Apache, the copyleft principle and the implementation of licensing obligations in business practice. One focus is on the question of how compliance and legal certainty can be ensured when using OSS - using the open source compliance standard ISO/IEC 5230 (Open Chain 2.1) as an example. In addition, typical contractual clauses in dealing with OSS and international issues, such as cross-border license agreements and applicable law, will be examined. The training is rounded off with an insight into copyright issues in the context of AI and big data - including the use of external data sources such as research or traffic data. Participants will thus gain the specialist knowledge they need to use open source software in a legally compliant and forward-looking manner within the company.

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Refreshing basic knowledge of software license law

Systematic fundamentals of copyright and software licensing law.
Protection of software under copyright law.
Fundamentals of IT contract law.

Open source software and copyleft – legal issues in practice

Fundamentals of copyright protection for open source software.
Types and compatibility of open source licenses.
Practical questions regarding license clauses: Copyleft, derivative works, disclosure requirements.
Requirements for compliance and license management.
Contents of the open source software license compliance program (ISO/IEC 5230:2020).
Dual licensing, license changes, and legal consequences of OSS licenses.

Options for structuring software contracts

Risky clauses in software license agreements.
Fundamentals and differences between international software license agreements (German vs. US law).

Copyright issues relating to big data, data science and AI

Fundamentals of database law and database protection.
Use of third-party data: Requirements for data usage agreements.
New regulations on text and data mining in German and EU law.
Copyright aspects of AI systems and ChatGPT.

Exercises, practical cases, questions

Drafting of license clauses and software license agreements.
Checking the compatibility of open source licenses.
Discussion of individual practical issues.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

In-depth knowledge of copyright software protection and open source license issues.
Knowledge of the implementation of compliance requirements in the area of OSS.
Familiarity with legal aspects of big data, data science and AI systems.
Preparation for potential audits and protection against liability risks with OSS.

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Vilma Niclas

Methods

Interactive lecture with presentation and comprehensive handouts for reference, joint case studies based on real-life examples and everyday business situations, best practice examples to illustrate proven methods, active discussion and exchange of experiences with other attendees.

Sufficient time is allocated for answering individual questions and discussing case studies.

Recommended for

technicians, IT managers, programmers, developers and sales staff in companies, authorities and associations.

Employees in IT and specialist departments who manage software licenses, use open source software or need to clarify compliance issues.

lawyers lawyers and in-house counsel as well as employees of hardware and software companies related to the production, use and distribution of software.

The training is aimed at people with systematic basic knowledge of software copyright and contract law. All content is conveyed in an understandable and practical manner.

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