Who Should Attend:
Business executives, managers, and free software developers who need a better understanding of free software licensing issues, including distinctions of major free software licenses, and an understanding of what licenses do and do not cover. Business models, risk management, and software development are all strongly affected by licensing decisions.

The tutorial will include an overview of the major free software licenses, distinctions, compatibilities, and relative strengths and weaknesses. Issues affecting licensing concerns will be covered, as will the relative merits of selecting an established license or "rolling your own".

Trademark and patent management will be addressed, as will mechanics of copyright management within a free software project.