August 2021
Technology Law Update


For SPLA Audits, When Historical Data is Missing, Creativity May Be Required
Since SPLA pricing is based on a monthly reporting model, SPLA audits look at historical usage during the period covered by an audit (often, three years or more), and then compare that historical usage to a licensees’ historical usage reports. And that historical-usage element is where almost all SPLA licensees routinely fall short.
Can a Software Publisher Force You to Audit Your Customers?
Licenses for those third-party products typically can be acquired by a vendor and passed to its customers pursuant to the terms of an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) license agreement. One of the most significant problems that can arise is associated with the audit clause in the ISV or OEM agreement.
How Can Scott & Scott, LLP Help You?

We have more than a decade of experience and our legal and technology staff have handled hundreds of software licensing transactions, software audits, technology contracts and IT transactions.To learn more about our services, contact Robert J. Scott, Managing Partner, at rjscott@scottandscottllp.com for more information.