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Licensing a compiler which outputs code of a pre-existing programming language
This is a cross-post from stackoverflow; I was told you guys might be more knowlegable in this area...
I have an idea for a project which, ideally, I would like to eventually make money from.
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What Are My Restrictions With “Non-commercial Use” Software?
Basically I want to start a company. I realize you cannot use this software for commercial purposes; hence the name. Basically I have lots of "Non-commercial" software installed on my main computer.
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Is an open source prototype a bad idea?
I'm building a prototype for a web/mobile application. The goal is to collect user generated content, let user rate it while at the same time being entertained and do something interesting with it. If ...
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Startup equity for co-founder
I've been working at a pre-launch startup for the past year (going to launch in the next several weeks). I'm supposed to sign my Stock Purchase Agreement soon, but wanted to run this by to see if I am ...
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Source code Buyout clause in contract
I have a small contract that I have to makeup, but the biggest importance is to make sure the the source code buyout doesn't have a set price. What would be the best way of wording this? Ideally, we'd ...
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Software systems that need certification or approval
I am a self taught programmer and web developer, planning to become an Independent Software Vendor. I am creating a software for Accounting and Inventory Management to sell in my local market. Right ...
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Export Control Classification Number
We are a software vendor and provide tools for other software developers. One of large companies requested information in order to determine whether our software is subject to Federal Export ...
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Turning a University project into a business
A good friend and I had an idea for a software/mobile device related business last year, but haven't had the time to develop it yet.
He is currently taking a software engineering class at his ...
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Can employers claim intellectual property even if employee has an LLC? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
If I'm working at a company, do they have intellectual property rights to the stuff I do in my spare time?
I have my own LLC. I created it during my time of ...
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Starting a software company without registration
I want to sell a software product. I would like to use a brand name e.g. mysoftcompany in the EULA (End User License Agreement) and in the contact details of webpage. So that the software is sold ...
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Can I sell an open source project to my client?
i have one open source project, i want to sell this to my client by making some modification in the existing project. Is it good to sell or is it permissible to sell the open source project to ...
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How do I make sure that my company owns my software?
This seems like a silly question, but I want to make sure that my interests are protected. I own a software development company, LLC in Virginia, and I have a product that I developed and have ...
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How do I get an IP Lawyer as an Advisor
My pre-seed technology startup has developed unique IP which needs protection. The industry we're targeting is run by giants (with tons of IP), so the IP story will play a key-role on the startup. ...
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How do minors legally start a business?
I am a fifteen year old Web and iPhone developer. I'm looking to get apps published on the App Store under a business name. So, this leads me to a few questions. (I already have a bought membership).
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Transfer of intellectual property due to use of a business equipment (Australian Law)
Hi my name is Aden and this is my first post. I am in a somewhat unusual intellectual property issue and, though I have done a lot of searching, cannot find a direct answer to one of my questions.
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A source code license that contributors can agree on [closed]
This question is related to a previous one I've asked, but this aspect felt broad enough to deserve its own space.
I have a web site where others contribute code and I am in need of an open source ...
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Looking for most permissive license for human readable source code
Having a web site that may contain source code posted by users, I am in need of a completely obligation free license, and a statement by which users agree code posted by them is allowed to be ...
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court precedence on California labor code section 2870
Does anybody know of any actual court cases involving California labor code section 2870 which gives a clear precedence as to how judges would rule in such disputes
(eg. a programmer makes something ...
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Interpreting Invention Assignment: what does “is not related” to the company's business mean in employment contracts?
I'm talking about those Invention Assignment clauses in employment contracts (especially with regards to California labor code section 2870)
"Prohibiting employee assignment to an employer of ...
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Creative solution for copyright infringement by UK university
This question is sort of a follow up to:
Creating non-profit startup from open-source software project
Selling using the honor system
Basically, I'm selling software on the honor system for $5 to ...
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Where does the rights to the software lies when I've used them in the company?
I've developed an authoring tool for games and also a player that plays them on Android.
One year ago I founded a company with friends and we've published some really cool games by using the engine ...
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How do I protect myself contractually while providing software consulting services?
My partner and I are software developers. We have formed an LLC and are starting to take consulting gigs. We have spent most of our careers at larger companies and have never been involved with ...
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Registering a trademark for software
I would like to know if registering trademark for software in some countries is too expensive for us and we develop a software which is hard to copy, can we survive without trademark for software? Of ...
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What are the laws regarding developing different software for different companies?
I am developing an Android app at the university where I am getting my PhD. I am also the lead developer for a startup company. Since I am developing both Android apps, there is some crossover in the ...
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Should I email existing customers if they didn't 'opt-in' to receive email?
I have about 2000 users of my first product. When they bought (over the past 3 years), I didn't have any checkbox on my order page asking if they wanted to receive notifications or updates from my ...
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Competing with an existing piece of software?
Is it legal to target an existing piece of software that is on the market, rewriting it with some improvements and selling it on your own for cheaper? I wouldn't try to do anything that was ...
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Can you transfer ownership of code written by subcontractor in the US?
Suppose subcontractor A makes software for company B. Both are in the US.
Company B would like to retain the rights to any code created for the project and all data will reside on databases managed ...
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Using freeware in my business
I'm planning to start a local business where I would repair and tune up customer's computer's for a flat rate of, say, $60. I wouldn't hire any employees, I'd just be me.
If I used freeware (open ...
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Overbudget and unable to complete software contract. What can I do and what can I expect to happen?
This might be a slightly long story, but I really would appreciate any help you can give me here. I am a young entrepreneur and currently run a struggling website development / software company.
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Writing a Disclaimer
I'm seeking advice in how to go about writing a disclaimer for a software service I'm developing.
The software program is to record client medical treatment forms. I basically want to say something ...
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Are there any Open Source Digital Signature Solutions that would Comply with Various US Regulations?
We are interested in using digital signature in our extremely paper intensive world. However, we need the signatures to be valid digital signatures. Are there open source solutions available that ...
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steps/tips to create an online company
A friend of mine and I are planning to start a new company in the US. He and I are full time employees on different companies, but we are planning to invest out of work hours/weekends to start our new ...
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How to minimize risk of software copyright infringement claims
I had a software developer create a software program, which I copyrighted and then assigned to a software company (and LLC) that I co-founded. I plan to sell the program to the general public.
Then ...
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How to organize a multi-national startup, with distributed work between its members, located in different parts of the world?
How to organize a startup, which contains different people from different parts of the world with no common office? Where to register it? How to deal with taxes? Which legal issues could arise?
For ...
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Is it legal to market a tool to help individual to download Flash video?
I usually have the requirement to download some flash video to local disk and then look it because my bandwidth is too limited to make a fluid playing. So, I made up a software tool to achieve this ...
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First steps to starting an LLC?
I would like to get advice from others on what steps I should take before starting an LLC. I want to offer software development services through my company, and just want some pointers on things I can ...
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What's the best way to structure software contracts for small projects?
What are the proper incentives, and workflow processes, for contract development?
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is creating black hat SEO software illegal?
it seems like theres so many black hat SEO softwares out there that helps one spam blogs, forums, and build massive links.
the question is, is it illegal to develop and sell such software ? or is it ...
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Software content/output ownership
Does a ISV have the right to add a watermark to the export of users content, like video, images or pdf’s for paid noncommercial users?
The idea is to prevent commercial users creating and selling ...
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Partner Programme Legals Template
Does anyone know where I might find a basic template for the legal/small print for an ISV partner programme?
