Free and open source software (F/OSS) is an integral part of most modern technologies. It allows developers to reuse and adapt existing code while promoting knowledge sharing and cooperation in software development. Each type of open source licence sets out specific conditions. The most common include permissive licences such as MIT or Apache and copyleft licences that require derivative works to be distributed under the same terms.
We assist clients in understanding these conditions and in identifying risks that may arise from the use of open source code. Our services include licence analysis, compatibility assessment and practical recommendations on how to incorporate open source components without jeopardising intellectual property or the business model.
Our goal is to help clients take full advantage of open source technologies with legal certainty and confidence that their operations remain compliant with licence obligations and business interests.
