Supply Chain Control
11:30 - 12:00 - Telford Theatre
Speaker: Dominic Dryden, Olswang Business Law Firm
Abstract: Open source is now undoubtedly mainstream. But is there yet enough focus on compliance? This session will look at the need for control and licence compliance in development projects, with a particular focus on outsourced development. How can your contract with developer be used to best advantage?
Bio: Dominic is a specialist in IP, IT and technology matters. His practice is non-contentious, advising on transactions involving the development, licensing and transfer of IP and IT, and the outsourcing and procurement of IT and technology.
Having spent over 7 years in Slaughter and May's TMT & IP group, Dominic has also built a significant practice advising on the IP, IT and technology aspects of major corporate transactions, such as M&A, joint ventures and investments.
Dominic is part of Olswang's Open Source Unit, and has recently spoke on current open source issues at legal summits in London, Montreux and San Francisco.
About Olswang Business Law Firm: Over the last 20 years, the Firm's IT practice has progressed from advising companies on the development and licensing of software to strategic considerations critical to their ongoing success. As the industry continues to develop, the Group remains at the forefront of technological developments. Today this means advising companies on digital convergence, mobile devices, Wi Fi and Bluetooth, location based services, IPTV and VOIP. Clients include some of the sector's leading and pioneering companies.
Many members of Olswang's IT Group have themselves spent time working in the industry and understand the technical, business and legal issues affecting clients. This ensures that the technical expertise and legal insight is complemented by a pragmatic and commercial focus.