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The flurry of lawsuits in 2008 alleging infringement of open source software licenses underscores the importance of investigating a company’s use of open source software and addressing the risks of such use in investment or merger and acquisition documents.

For businesses developing proprietary software products or electronic devices that run proprietary software (such as medical equipment, cellular phones, computer equipment, etc.), the use of open source software with those products can present serious implications for evaluating the value of the business in an investment or acquisition context. For investors and buyers, the importance of source code due diligence should not be overlooked.

The risks of using open source software | New Hampshire Business Review

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