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Securing Software Investments through Source Code Escrow

Date:
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Come hear about source code escrow agreements and the risks of not having access to the source code of the software a company has licensed and is using.

From this presentation, attendees will learn:

• The situations where a source code escrow agreement useful in preventing business disruption
• The critical agreement clauses, pitfalls, and processes
• How the agreement is drafted, executed, financed, and administered
• How technical verification is used
• What happens when the source code is released
• Changes in the relevant laws
• How a software developer enhances its intellectual property protection through the use of the escrow audit trail
• About online deposits and the ongoing update process

Bea is a frequent speaker and contributor to leading trade journals on the subjects of software licensing, source code escrow, technology assessment and intellectual property protection. Her audiences include the Business Journal of Savannah, Contracts Management Magazine, and Dr. Dobb's Journal.

Location:
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner. L.L.P.
1300 I Street, N.W., 2nd Floor (East), Washington, D.C. 20005

Metro Stops: Orange and blue lines: McPherson Square, 14th Street - Franklin Square exit Red line; Metro Center, 13th Street exit

Cost:
$20.00 for each attendee
Click here to pre-register online with a credit card.

R.S.V.P.
Three days in advance of meeting to Ronelle Frankel. Her phone number is 202.408.6049 and e-mail address is ronelle.frankel@finnegan.com