Software Agreements Line by Line - How to Understand and Change Software Licenses Contracts to Fit Your Needs

Michael Overly and

James R. Kalyvas

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Library of Congress: 2003116937

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Dedications

To Amy and Emma: The light at the end of the tunnel.

-Michael Overly

To Julie, Alex, and Zach: For their love and inspiration.

-James Kalyvas

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Michael R. Overly is a partner in the e-Business and Information Technology Group in the Los Angeles office of Foley & Lardner. As an attorney, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and former electrical engineer, his practice focuses on counseling clients regarding technology licensing, information security, electronic commerce, and Internet and multimedia law. Mr. Overly writes and speaks frequently on the legal issues of doing business on the Internet, technology in the workplace, e-mail, and electronic evidence. Mr. Overly has written numerous articles on these subjects and has authored chapters in several treatises. He is the author of the best selling e-policy: How to Develop Computer, E-mail, and Internet Guidelines to Protect Your Company and Its Assets (AMACOM 1998), The Open Source Handbook (Pike & Fischer 2003), Overly on Electronic Evidence (West Publishing 2002), and Document Retention in The Electronic Workplace (Pike & Fischer 2001). Mr. Overly can be reached at <[e-mail]>.

James R. Kalyvas is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Foley & Lardner. Mr. Kalyvas is chair of the firm's E-Business & Information Technology Practice and is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property Department. Mr. Kalyvas advises companies, public entities, and associations on the procurement, negotiation, and implementation of information technology. Mr. Kalyvas specializes in structuring technology and business process outsourcing transactions, multi-vendor sourcing strategies, and Enterprise Resource Planning initiatives. He has incorporated his experience in handling billions of dollars of technology transactions into the development of several proprietary tools relating to the effective management of the technology procurement and implementation processes. Mr. Kalyvas is a frequent commentator and speaker on technology trends, enterprise information system strategies, outsourcing, and technology business partner relationships. Mr. Kalyvas can be reached at <[e-mail]>.