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Law and Business of Computer Software, 2nd edition, 2013 Edition

Law and Business of Computer Software, 2nd edition, 2011 edition

Law and Business of Computer Software, 2nd edition, 2013 Edition

Author: Katheryn A. Andresen
Publisher: Thomson West
ISBN: 13515115
Published In: July 2013
Format: Paperback , 2026 pages
Jurisdiction: U.S. ? Disclaimer:
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Law and Business of Computer Software helps resolve issues surrounding the creation, ownership, distribution, and use of computer software. Prepared by leaders in computer law, the treatise contains important information concerning the development and distribution of computer software and offers timely, virtually unparalleled guidance in such areas as proprietary rights; liability considerations in the distribution of software; other transactional issues concerning software; special issues associated with databases and artificial intelligence; bankruptcy and related matters; and basic international issues. The second edition contains many sample forms and clauses, often with detailed explanatory text.

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Updated annually
Prepared by leaders in computer law
Many sample forms and clauses, often with detailed explanatory text
Helps resolve issues surrounding the creation, ownership, distribution or use of computer software
Contains important information concerning the development and distribution of computer software

Volume 1
- Part I. Laws and Regulations Relating to Software
  Chapter
  1. Intellectual Property Overview
  2. Copyright Protection for Software and Online Data
    - Appendix A. Sample Copyright Assignment Instrument
  3. Software and Internet Patents
    - Appendix A. Sample Patent Assignment
  4. Trade Secrets
  5. Trademark Protection
  6. Federal Regulations
  7. [Reserved]
- Part II. Practice Guide: Limit Risks and Standard Agreements
  1. Information Liability for Tort Claims
  2. [Reserved]
  3. Revenue Recognition Risks
  4. Human Resource Considerations: Employee Versus Contractor
  5. Outsourcing Issues
  6. Data Security Protections
    - Appendix A. EU Model Contract (Processors)
    - Appendix B. EU Model Contract (Data Controllers)
    - Appendix C. HIPAA Business Associate Agreement
  7. [Reserved]
  8. [Reserved]
  9. Allocation of Risks in IT Contracts
  10. Software Distribution Agreements
  11. Software Licenses
  12. Software Development
  13. System Agreements
  14. Source Code Escrow
    - Appendix A. Iron Mountain® Three-Party Escrow Service Agreement
- Part III. Litigation Issues Relating to Software
  1. Copyright Infringement
  2. Litigation Issues for Trademarks and Domain Names
  3. Patent Infringement and Litigation
  4. In Rem Jurisdiction—Due to the Internet
  5. Personal Jurisdiction—Impact of the Internet Site
  6. Attorney-Client Privilege
Volume 2
- Appendices
  1. Circular 92–Chapter 1
  2. Circular 92–Chapter 2
  3. Circular 61
  4. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
  5. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
  6. Export Administration Regulations–Key Sections
  7. BIS Export Guide
- Table of Laws and Rules
- Table of Cases
- Index

Katheryn A. Andresen

Andresen is a founding partner of the law firm of Andresen Law, PLLC. Ms. Andresen is an experienced transactional and litigation attorney, with an emphasis in intellectual property considerations. She is a frequent author and guest speaker on information technology–related matters, both nationally and internationally. She authored the chapter on privacy claims in the Minnesota Business Torts Deskbook (Minnesota CLE, 2008 and update 2009).

She is a member and past chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Computer Law Section, a member of the American Bar Association and its Business Law Section, and a member of the Information Technology Law Association. Ms. Andresen earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. She earned a B.A. from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and an M.A. in international relations from Boston University and has a diploma in advanced international legal studies from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.