The complexities surrounding digital copyright and contract law in the context of open-source software and artificial intelligence were proven in a recent decision by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, significant developments have unfolded in the case involving Plaintiffs J. Doe 1, et al., against Defendants GitHub, Inc., Microsoft Corporation,…
Learn about the legal challenges surrounding open-source software licensing in a landmark case.
After years of legal battles, the Court of Appeal of Paris has issued a landmark decision against Orange, one of France’s leading telecom providers. The court found Orange guilty of copyright infringement and violation of the GNU General Public License (GPL) in its use of Entr’Ouvert’s Lasso software. The ruling orders Orange to pay substantial…
In adherence to President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, the Office of the National Cyber Director has unveiled the 2023 End of Year Report on the Open-Source Software Security Initiative (OS3I). The report highlights crucial initiatives undertaken in the past year, advancing the commitment to a secure digital ecosystem for all Americans.
Introduction: The use of open-source software (OSS) has been on the rise in recent years, with more and more programs and applications incorporating it into their codebase. This is due to the many benefits that open-source software provides, including cost savings, flexibility, and the ability to customize the software to meet specific needs. Puzzlingly, in…
The GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3) stands as a cornerstone in the world of open-source software, providing a comprehensive framework for the distribution and modification of software while ensuring users’ freedom. Created by the Free Software Foundation (FSF), this open-source license builds upon its predecessor, GPLv2, addressing emerging challenges and adapting to the…
In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, open-source software (OSS) is instrumental in propelling innovation forward, thus the importance of confidentiality in the realm of software auditing cannot be overstated. As businesses increasingly rely on open-source components to build their applications, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information during the auditing process becomes a critical consideration. Let’s…
The enactment of the US Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (“Omnibus”) on December 29 2022, underscored the imperative need for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in the healthcare industry. This legislation, specifically Section 3305 of the Omnibus, known as “Ensuring Cybersecurity of Medical Devices,” amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FD&C Act”) to…
One factor that is often not given the necessary emphasis in the tech world is software licensing. Let’s remember that the license under which the software is licensed determines the rights and restrictions associated with the use and distribution of software, and the potential consequences of non-compliance with its terms and conditions. They are essential…
In a world where digital technology has reached every possible corner, its base, software, has supported and accompanied this insertion through innovation, incorporation of new technologies and adaptation to consumer demands. As a result, at the business level, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of software companies have become commonplace, as companies constantly look for ways to…