To address the growing use of open source software (OSS) in automobiles and embedded vehicle modules, Brooks Kushman shareholder John LeRoy will discuss OSS license compliance in the automotive industry during the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo in Novi Sept. 17-19 at the Suburban Collection Showcase. The presentation is aimed at all automotive companies, especially suppliers, and will provide insight on understanding and successfully complying with the legal obligations of using OSS.
“Open source license compliance is an issue that affects the automotive industry. If you distribute or sell a product that includes open source, you probably have compliance obligations. The first question is what they are. The second question is how you and your customer are going to meet them,” LeRoy said. “While the use of OSS provides immense benefits, it also presents obligations on the distributors and risks for failure to understand and comply with those obligations, including claims for copyright infringement. It can get complicated very quickly, but it is manageable. We can help you understand and comply with your legal obligations associated with using open source.”
LeRoy’s presentation will provide: insight and examples on the different types of OSS licensing requirements; advice on ways to properly understand and stay updated on customer OSS policies; examples of what companies in other industries are doing to maintain compliance; as well as background on the unique aspects of copyright litigation arising from the use of OSS.
Brooks Kushman can analyze its clients’ embedded modules for open source code and counsel its clients on how to effectively comply with the licensing terms that apply to that code.
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