Software Licensing Best Practices Seminar Series in New York City - Co-produced with SIIA
New York, NY
4/28/2004
Mintz Levin is co-producing with the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) the Software Licensing Best Practices Seminar Series, to be hosted in Mintz Levin's New York office. The seminar series is aimed at software business professionals responsible for business development and negotiating license agreements. Industry experts and Mintz Levin attorneys will provide insights into licensing "best practices" and offer examples and advice that can help companies maximize the value of their products and services.
The series will include four events featuring leading legal and industry experts:
? Session 1: The Software License: How to Get the Most Out of It | March 24, 2004
This session will provide an in-depth review of Software Licensing from the business and legal perspectives, with a focus on maximizing revenue. Attendees will learn to minimize friction on issues that need not be controversial and to separate real issues from negotiating postures. They will hear real world examples from seasoned professionals and learn from other licensors? successes and misjudgments.
? Session 2: Support, Maintenance and Revenue Recognition | April 14, 2004
Support, maintenance and warranty agreements are as important as ever. Increasingly, software companies are discovering that they can have a large effect on the bottom line. This session will explore the critical issues and the implications for revenue recognition.
? Session 3: How Trends in Distribution and Channels Affect Licensing | April 28, 2004
This session will cover volume licensing; ESD; clickwrap; shrinkwrap and selecting the appropriate distribution model - advantages and disadvantages - International sales and distribution issues
? Session 4: Development Trends and the Impact on Licensing | May 5, 2004
The final session of the Software Licensing Best Practices Seminar Series will explore the link between develoment activity and licensing. Topics to be covered include Professional Services Agreements, Open Source issues,and offshore/outsourced development trends
Each session is scheduled to take place in our New York office, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Registration is required as space is limited. To register for individual sessions, or for all four, please visit the Events section of SIIA's website. A fee is required: $150 per event or $450 for all four. A discount is available for clients and friends of Mintz Levin. To receive the discount, enter code XYZ in the discount space on the registration form.
