Open Source Webinar: Getting comfortable with Copyleft, by OpenLogic

Although there are dozens of open source licenses, the terms in copyleft licenses such as GPLv2 and GPLv3 seem to cause the most angst for enterprises using open source. Companies are concerned that they are putting their own IP at risk when using these licenses. In this webinar, you?ll gain a better understanding of copyleft licenses and how to manage the risks for your organization.

Topics covered in this webinar will include:

  • An overview of copyleft — what it is and isn’t
  • Managing potential risks to the organization
  • Overview of potential lawsuits and recent cases
  • Answers to common questions on copyleft licenses

Presenters in this webinar include:

Stormy Peters - Director of Community and Partner Programs for OpenLogic
Attorney Robert J Scott - Managing Partner of Scott & Scott

Register now.

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About the Editor

Roberto Galoppini on Open Source Software
Roberto has over 20 years experience in the computer industry, and has spent the last 10 years working in the intersection of open source software and business development. Roberto has taken an active interest in different open source projects and organizations, he also served on some advisory boards, and helped large IT vendors, open source vendors and customers to design and deploy their open source strategies. He works at SourceForge, and opinions expressed here don't necessarily represent employer's positions, strategies, or opinion.