Software Licensing Attorney in Bethesda
Serving Maryland and Washington, D.C., Businesses Since 1985
Because software plays an increasingly larger role in the operations of most businesses, attorney Barbara Berschler represents not only software developers but also commercial software end users.
It is clear that today many entrepreneurs are dependent upon the software that operates basic business tasks, whether it is serving the enterprise's own customers or running internal financial and personnel controls. The effective operation of these specially developed software applications can prove to be the difference between a business meeting its goals or losing out to a competitor.
Lawyer Barbara Berschler is keenly aware of how important the acquisition and continued access to software can be to a business. Unless the entrepreneur is large and able to support its own software development, most likely the business will need to work with outside software engineers to create the right software program with the right features.
To learn more about software licensing issues, contact Ms. Berschler at 301-761-4097.
Issues for Software Customers:
The way most businesses acquire this computer technology is by means of a computer software agreement, also known as a licensing agreement. Ms. Berschler represents established and start up businesses having software needs to operate effectively. Ms. Berschler knows the questions to ask to help the business licensee acquire the software they need when they need it. Some of the important issues Ms. Berschler will cover to negotiate the best deal are:
- Was due diligence conducted on the vendor/licensor?
- What exactly are the tasks the software is to perform?
- Is the scope of the license broad enough to cover all of the business' needs?
- What is the term and useful life of the software?
- How will the developer support and maintain the software application?
- How are the fees or royalties calculated?
- Is the software developer offering adequate warranties, indemnities and other protections, such as software escrow agreements.
Issues for Software Developers:
Similarly, attorney Berschler represents emerging and established computer software and website development consultants. When a software engineer writes computer code to meet the specific needs of a customer or to create a new application to be used by a particular industry or profession, that developer should work with a lawyer able to advance the general contract negotiations and look out for the intellectual property implications. Barbara Berschler, who is versed in both skills, helps technology businesses identify and negotiate the terms and conditions of software licensing agreements.
Experienced Legal Team
Ms. Berschler, together with the lawyers of Press, Potter & Dozier, LLC, can assist software users and developers in their day to day business dealings as well as in the protection of their proprietary information. The firm of Press, Potter & Dozier, LLC, can be a one-stop-shop to advise in the areas of commercial contracts, employment law, corporate governance, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, as well as works made for hire and assignments of rights agreements.
To schedule an appointment to discuss your software licensing matters with attorney Barbara Berschler, contact her today.
Attorney Barbara Berschler represents clients in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, including Rockville, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Baltimore, Columbia, Frederick, Upper Marlboro, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Howard County, Baltimore County, Frederick County, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Arlington County and Loudoun County, as well as clients throughout the United States.
