This resource provides an understanding of software licensing and cloud computing agreements. It examines the fundamental issues that both licensors and licensees confront in the negotiation of a software license and, where appropriate, looks at relevant ancillary issues such as software development, cloud computing, professional services, and maintenance and support. Also discussed are software development kits (SDKs), application program interfaces (APIs), service level agreements (SLAs), and escrow agreements. The book focuses primarily on non-mass-market production licenses, as most "retail" or mass-market "off-the-shelf" software is governed by nonnegotiable "shrink-wrap," "browse-wrap," and "click-wrap" licenses.

Written in practical, user-friendly language, this book is cross-referenced to a model agreement, written from the perspective of both the licensor and the licensee. Customizable and easy-to-use model forms with alternative clauses to fit many perspectives and agreements are included in an online website.

New in the Eighth Edition:

• Practice Pointers: practical bullet point summaries and checklists of important issues in each chapter
• One new chapter on mobile applications
• 44 new forms (231 all) as well as new checklists and policies
• Changes, updates, and expanded chapters

About the Author
Mr. Classen is General Counsel of Sparta Systems, Inc. a Honeywell company where he is responsible for all legal matters. A graduate of Trinity College (Connecticut), Mr. Classen received a Juris Doctor from Catholic University and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. While in law school, Mr. Classen was a member of the Catholic University Law Review and Editor in Chief and Founder of The Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy. Mr. Classen serves on a number of business, professional, and civic boards, including the Board of Advisors of The Intellectual Property Counselor, as well as The Commercial Law Advisor. He is the author of The Practical Guide to Software Licensing and Cloud Computing published by the American Bar Association now in its Seventh Edition. Mr. Classen has been widely published in legal journals and spoken extensively before professional groups both domestically and internationally. His recent articles address technology licensing, law department management, and managing inside/outside counsel relationships. He may be contacted at ward.classen@gmail.com. October 2022.


Book Information
ISBN 9781639054367
Author Henry Ward Classen
Format Paperback
Page Count 1066
Imprint American Bar Association
Publisher American Bar Association