Why Outsource Software License Review

Although it seems that every company either is, or is becoming, a technology company in some way, using outside counsel for software legal review can be a smart way to approach an ever evolving task. Software licenses, including a wide range of issues that cannot be easily be checked-off in a checklist fashion, may be best addressed by a software attorney. Many small and medium-sized companies make some sort software purchase each year, but who reviewed the agreement? Many businesses are still surprised to learn that it can hire an attorney who focuses their practice on software licensing. Some even say that it sounds like a niche practice area. But, software licensing is very broad because it encompasses a vast myriad of underlying software.