Software Licensing/Code sharing??
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I looked at all the forums, but didn't think there was a suitable place for this question so I will ask it here. We are looking to share some source code and sample applications with another company we are working with. I would be writing some of the pieces, and they would also be writing some of the pieces for the samples. We need to share all the source and samples and any derivatives of the samples with each other. I am looking for a license or code sharing agreement sample that would sort of work like the GPL between two companies, while keeping all the samples private between the two companies. Anyone know of something like this out there? Googling didn't help, most of the links were places where it was a license between a software company and a user. Others were information about source code escrow, which isn't what I want either. Thanks, David
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I looked at all the forums, but didn't think there was a suitable place for this question so I will ask it here. We are looking to share some source code and sample applications with another company we are working with. I would be writing some of the pieces, and they would also be writing some of the pieces for the samples. We need to share all the source and samples and any derivatives of the samples with each other. I am looking for a license or code sharing agreement sample that would sort of work like the GPL between two companies, while keeping all the samples private between the two companies. Anyone know of something like this out there? Googling didn't help, most of the links were places where it was a license between a software company and a user. Others were information about source code escrow, which isn't what I want either. Thanks, David
It sounds like what you need is a simple Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that states that the two companies can share source, et al, with each other but not with anyone else, if I understand what you're trying to accomplish. Marc
Available for consulting and full time employment. Contact me. Interacx
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It sounds like what you need is a simple Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that states that the two companies can share source, et al, with each other but not with anyone else, if I understand what you're trying to accomplish. Marc
Available for consulting and full time employment. Contact me. Interacx
Or an Non Disclosure Agreement for the source you make available to the other company.
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Or an Non Disclosure Agreement for the source you make available to the other company.
Simon Capewell wrote:
Or an Non Disclosure Agreement for the source you make available to the other company.
Yeah, actually both. An NDA to cover the source code and MOU to deal with derivative works, etc. Marc
Available for consulting and full time employment. Contact me. Interacx
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It sounds like what you need is a simple Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that states that the two companies can share source, et al, with each other but not with anyone else, if I understand what you're trying to accomplish. Marc
Available for consulting and full time employment. Contact me. Interacx
Yes, that sounds like it. We want to make sure that any changes are shared between the two also, like the GPL does. I will look for those..... Thanks, David
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Yes, that sounds like it. We want to make sure that any changes are shared between the two also, like the GPL does. I will look for those..... Thanks, David
What are the consequences of something going wrong (eg one company trying to weasel out, or the other company insisting that the first company didn't abide by the agreement, or an employee going rogue and releasing the code to a third company). If it's All Bad if something like this happens then pay the money and get a lawyer to do it. Think of it as insurance.
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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I looked at all the forums, but didn't think there was a suitable place for this question so I will ask it here. We are looking to share some source code and sample applications with another company we are working with. I would be writing some of the pieces, and they would also be writing some of the pieces for the samples. We need to share all the source and samples and any derivatives of the samples with each other. I am looking for a license or code sharing agreement sample that would sort of work like the GPL between two companies, while keeping all the samples private between the two companies. Anyone know of something like this out there? Googling didn't help, most of the links were places where it was a license between a software company and a user. Others were information about source code escrow, which isn't what I want either. Thanks, David
He's called Vinnie "The Masher" Calzone. He's more of an enforcer than anything else, and very loyal (for the right money, of course).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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I looked at all the forums, but didn't think there was a suitable place for this question so I will ask it here. We are looking to share some source code and sample applications with another company we are working with. I would be writing some of the pieces, and they would also be writing some of the pieces for the samples. We need to share all the source and samples and any derivatives of the samples with each other. I am looking for a license or code sharing agreement sample that would sort of work like the GPL between two companies, while keeping all the samples private between the two companies. Anyone know of something like this out there? Googling didn't help, most of the links were places where it was a license between a software company and a user. Others were information about source code escrow, which isn't what I want either. Thanks, David
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Get a lawyer - way too many weasels out there ... Unreal - I must be the first person to use "lawyer" and "weasel" in the same sentence!
Rene Pilon wrote:
Unreal - I must be the first person to use "lawyer" and "weasel" in the same sentence!
;)
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Yes, that sounds like it. We want to make sure that any changes are shared between the two also, like the GPL does. I will look for those..... Thanks, David
Of course, the GPL doesn't require that things are shared in that way -- the GPL only requires that you give the source code to anyone you've given the binary to. What you require is actually something much stronger: any modifications that are made should be given back regardless of whether they give you the binary or not. Why not just go the whole hog and make it GPL though?
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I looked at all the forums, but didn't think there was a suitable place for this question so I will ask it here. We are looking to share some source code and sample applications with another company we are working with. I would be writing some of the pieces, and they would also be writing some of the pieces for the samples. We need to share all the source and samples and any derivatives of the samples with each other. I am looking for a license or code sharing agreement sample that would sort of work like the GPL between two companies, while keeping all the samples private between the two companies. Anyone know of something like this out there? Googling didn't help, most of the links were places where it was a license between a software company and a user. Others were information about source code escrow, which isn't what I want either. Thanks, David
These links may help they offer review of open source licencing for laymen (ie myself no legal jargon) HowTo Pick an open source licence (Part1)[^] HowTo Pick an open source licence (Part2)[^]
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I looked at all the forums, but didn't think there was a suitable place for this question so I will ask it here. We are looking to share some source code and sample applications with another company we are working with. I would be writing some of the pieces, and they would also be writing some of the pieces for the samples. We need to share all the source and samples and any derivatives of the samples with each other. I am looking for a license or code sharing agreement sample that would sort of work like the GPL between two companies, while keeping all the samples private between the two companies. Anyone know of something like this out there? Googling didn't help, most of the links were places where it was a license between a software company and a user. Others were information about source code escrow, which isn't what I want either. Thanks, David
Can't help much with the written license agreement, but I know that if you're looking to protect your licensed software then you can use www.fingoo.net as it allows either company to activate their part of the application, or all parts if you allow.
