Most providers of hosted software solutions traditionally have delivered those solutions over the Internet from their own servers.

It is important to respond to software audit requests, and if in doubt, request that the auditor establish and prove its right to audit.

Software audits are on the rise. Recent reports by industry experts show that software audits by major publishers are reaching new heights.

Businesses habitually send license agreements, services agreements, and other standard agreements to their legal counsel to review, revise, and explain the risks associated with proposed deals.

Managing a business is a complex task, and copyrights and trademarks are often at the bottom of a long list of concerns.

No one likes to be audited. In most cases, there is little that a business can do at the outset of an audit to avoid licensing exposure, if that business has historically inadequate software asset management processes.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the "DMCA") can help owners of some intellectual property (e.g., copyrights) remove online infringing content.

I previously presented my thoughts here regarding changes Microsoft made to its Product Terms pertaining to the Self-Hosted Applications benefit under Software Assurance.

If your company has received a letter from the BSA | The Software Alliance requesting a software audit, you are probably wondering whether you should cooperate or ignore the request.

In the software licensing world, all audits are not created equal.

Traditionally, software audits were conducted by gaining access to software installations and reviewing entitlements.

In a recent article concerning the Target data breach, it was reported that the hackers used stolen credentials from one of Target’s third party vendors to gain access to Target’s systems.

Having shone its spotlight on Oracle's notoriously complex licensing policies and often adversarial audit practices, the Campaign for Clear Licensing now has shifted its attention.

The software-audit language contained in IBM’s standard license agreements never has been anything that anyone would mistake for customer-focused or even very fair contract terms.

A newer audit model Microsoft launched is the SPLA certified self-assessment.

Companies with complex corporate structures sometimes encounter difficulties with properly licensing software for all of the related entities, affiliates, and subsidiaries...

It is common for software solution providers to use third-party products to support the functionalities those providers have developed for their solutions.

IBM software licensing can be a very complex knot to untie.

Software and service contracts come with many potential risks, and businesses should be mindful when initiating a new contract or a renewal.

Many businesses that identify a need to acquire "commercial hosting rights" in connection with hosted solutions incorporating Microsoft software have two options for acquiring them...