Legal Question in Technology Law in Maryland
protecting a new software
I've designed a new Point of Sales software and I have a real concern that my first client is going to try and resell it to others around the country. What is the best course of action i can take to protect the software? And how can i properly set up a leasing agreement with client?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: protecting a new software
You should register your copyright in the software, and you may also want to review it with a patent attorney to see if it is patentable. You should also enter into an appropriate license agreement with your client. You should have an attorney advise you on these matters.
Re: protecting a new software
The software should be reviewed with a view toward possible copyright registration. Formation of a business entity and a software licensing contract should be considered and this requires careful review of a number of business law, tax law, and technology law variables. An experienced business/tax/technology attorney should be able to handle this under MD law. Please note that my legal services are available only with a signed engagement agreement in accordance with the MD Code of Professional Ethics applicable to attorneys licensed in Maryland. If I can be of any help to you or people you know, give me a call as I would be pleased to provide legal and tax support. Sincerely, Robert Beatson, II; 1-25-2003, 5:20 p.m. EST; Law Offices of Robert Beatson, II; 9818 Glynshire Way, Potomac, MD 20854; Tel/Fax 301-340-2951; email: [email protected]; website: www.beatsonlaw.com; Licensed to practice law in DC, MD, VA, and NY.
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