Software Agreements | Development | Maintenance | Licensing 

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Attorneys at Drason Law Firm advise clients (developers, companies, large and small, and buyers of software or SAAS ) on a variety of Software related contracting issues. Our Attorney’s advice on organizational matters including compliance. We have assisted clients in developing complex software and licensing agreements. We have the knowledge and know-how from our own experiences in software development and understand the complexity surrounding proper and successful development and deployment of software. There is also the maintenance aspect of software that needs to be considered in a development agreement. 

Our services include advising, negotiating, drafting, revising, settling and litigating software development and licensing agreement related issues. 

We provide service in the following areas: 

Software Development Agreements

Software Consulting Agreements 

Software  Outsourcing Agreements

Systems Integration Agreements 

Systems Integration Agreements 

Software Installation Agreements

Software Purchase Agreements

SAAS Agreements 

Offshore development agreements

Need a Software Agreement Attorney?

The purpose of software development agreements is to set expectations for deliverable's (software), the rules, roles and responsibilities of one or more parties in the production and deployment of software; including any short and long term maintenance of the software (updates, upgrades). Software can be a few lines to a millions of lines of code. Though many prefer to use templates, it can be beneficial to have an Software Development Agreement Attorney on your side. This is because; rarely does anyone sign a template. There are negotiations involved, terms change, and the bargaining chips fall as they may during the process. It is important to know how various clauses, changes, edits, and additions affect you or your company. An Attorney’s involvement can be invaluable in this process. They act as a gateway between you and the other parties involved, they keep you informed on the ins and outs of the contract as it changes, inform you if there is unnecessary risk on the table that required curbing. Additionally, they develop an agreement to your preference and attempt to negotiate favorably for you. 

Our Expereince

We have experience drafting Development, Maintenance & Licensing Agreement for our clients contracting with billion dollar companies; in the valley as well as internationally. We have drafted, negotiated and executed such agreements for our clients. We understand the nature of these agreements and complexity that goes with them. We take the time to meet with you and get to know you and your business. 

Whether you are a startup or a big company, we will work with you to manage your legal risks.

Software Agreement

Software agreement usually deals with purchasing, sale, licensing, IP of software from a third party or vendor. SoftwareAgreements are important and sufficient considerations should be paid to the clauses defining the agreement. If you are currently looking for a Law Firm to assist you with developing a software agreement, then you are at the right place. We help clients develop effective software agreements.

Software Support Agreement

Software support agreement provides for ongoing maintenance of software that is installed in your machines or currently being used by the person, business or company. Software Support Agreements are well written (defined) agreements that define the nature and scope of services that are being provided. We have consulted and developed many software support agreements for our clients. If you need a software support agreement attorney to help you with your software support agreement, contact us today.

Software Maintenance Agreement

Software maintenance agreements and software support agreements often are the same. However, there are differences between the two. Though minor, software maintenance agreements are usually signed in conjunction with Master Service Agreements or Service Level Agreements. Software maintenance agreements are essentially provided as part of a packaged by the vendor to the customer. Contrary, Software support agreements are independent vendors that provide similar or the same service.

Software Development Agreement

Software development agreements are typically broken down in multiple parts. Master Service Agreements followed by Service Level Agreements. A MSA typically embodies the over rules of engagement and will stay in place indefinitely between the parties. The SLA in contrast is an agreement that details the service being provided under the MSA, typically, an SLA will stay in place until the product or service is delivered. Any subsequent services usually involve executing additional SLA’s.  A good software development contract is specific in the rules that govern the parties, scopes are well defined, scope creep is addressed including fees for such changes to name a few. We have experience working with tech companies, and have placed countless software development agreements.

Software Service Level Agreement

Software service level agreements are also known as SLA’s. They are usually executed under a Master Service Agreement and provide the intricate details of the project to the vendor developing the software. A good softwareservice level agreement will usually have a well-developed scope of the project. Projected timelines are provided. Pricing for scope-creep is provided. Process to discuss changes to timelines is provided. A software service level agreement also provides for the pricing of the entire project defined in the SLA, including items that may affect final pricing.

Software Licensing Agreement

Clients often require a good software licensing agreement to ensure that they will be protected. Licensing often involve use of their software and technology. At times the software is installed on client’s machine.  A software licensing agreement outlines proper uses and violations. Dispute resolution procedures are also outlined in a good software licensing agreement.

Software Purchase Agreement

If you are currently in the process of purchasing software for your company, you may need to have your own purchase agreement. Sometime, the vendor selling the software will provide you with a software purchase agreement. In this case, you want the agreement reviewed to ensure that it is a fair agreement. Remember, once you sign the software purchase agreement, there is no going back.

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