Cyber IncidentsLevel: Intermediate
Overview
Software is one of the most valuable and legally complex assets an organization can hold, yet the copyright rules governing it are frequently misunderstood. This course examines the foundations of software copyright protection—what qualifies, what does not, and how those boundaries are tested in court. It then moves into practical territory: how licensing agreements allocate rights and risk, how fair use principles apply to software reproduction and modification, and how recent case law is reshaping the landscape. Panelists also address forward-looking questions around AI-generated code and blockchain, giving organizations a clearer picture of the legal terrain as they develop, procure, or depend on software.
What you’ll learn
- ✓Explain which elements of software qualify for copyright protection and which do not
- ✓Distinguish between common software licensing structures and the rights and obligations each creates
- ✓Apply fair use principles to real-world scenarios involving software reproduction and modification
- ✓Identify the legal risks and open questions associated with AI-generated code in organizational contexts
- ✓Interpret how recent case law affects software development, procurement, and third-party reliance decisions
- ✓Assess where current software practices may create copyright exposure and where policy updates may be warranted
Skills you’ll gain
Explain which elements of software qualify for copyright protection and which do notDistinguish between common software licensing structures and the rights and obligations each createsApply fair use principles to real-world scenarios involving software reproduction and modificationIdentify the legal risks and open questions associated with AI-generated code in organizational contextsInterpret how recent case law affects software development, procurement, and third-party reliance decisionsAssess where current software practices may create copyright exposure and where policy updates may be warranted
Audience and prerequisites
Who this is for
Executives, legal advisors, and CISOs and security teams who develop, procure, or rely on software and need a working understanding of the copyright rules and emerging legal questions that govern it.
Prerequisites
None — designed for non-technical professionals, though a general familiarity with software procurement or development will help contextualize the discussion.
Curriculum
1. Copyright Law and Software in 2023
In this seminar, our expert panelists overview copyright law and what copyrightable means. They explore whether computer programs are copyrightable and what protections they may have. Our speakers discuss key developments in copyright law as well as questions raised by the adoption of new AI technologies, followed by a discussion of fair use and how it applies to computer software. Our expert panelists conclude with an in-depth discussion about copyright and the blockchain and a review of recent case law pertaining to copyright and software. Topics covered in this webinar: Copyright 101 Key Developments in Copyright Law Fair Use Copyright and Blockchain Recent Case Law
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