Software Law Specialists

Software is automatically protected under copyright copyrights law from the moment of its creation, but you need solid evidence to defend it. Effective protection includes: official registration of source code in the intellectual property registry, full documentation of the development process, assignment contracts with all programmers involved.

It is also crucial to implement technical protection measures: version control with digital signatures, licensing systems that prevent unauthorized use, and regular code audits to detect possible leaks.

Source code protection requires a multi-layered strategy. First, official registration that establishes authorship and date. Second, strict contracts with developers that include confidentiality and non-competition clauses. Third, technical protection systems such as code obfuscation and secure licensing systems.

For critical code, we recommend distributed architectures where no single developer has access to the complete code. We also implement digital watermarking systems that allow you to track leaks and identify the source of possible copies. The key is to combine legal, technical, and organizational protection.

An application requires holistic protection covering all its components: source code, databases, user interfaces, algorithms, and even technical documentation. Each element needs its own specific protection strategy.

The process includes: full analysis of all digital assets, official registration of original components, robust end-user contracts, terms of service that limit reverse engineering, and monitoring systems that detect copies in the marketplace. For SaaS applications, we add specific API protection and anti-scraping systems that prevent unauthorized data extraction.

Time is critical in cases of software copying. First, preserve all evidence: screenshots of the copied software, technical analysis showing similarity, documentation of your original authorship. Second, immediately contact specialist lawyers to assess the feasibility of legal action.

We initiate an out-of-court professional injunction demanding immediate cessation, while we prepare a possible civil lawsuit including injunctive relief (immediate suspension of the copied software) and claim for damages. In serious cases with profit motive, we also activate criminal proceedings that may result in criminal liabilities for the infringers.

A robust license agreement must cover all possible usage scenarios and establish clear limitations. Essential elements include a precise definition of the licensed software, the exact scope of the rights granted, technical and commercial limitations, and the duration and renewal conditions.

We also include specific clauses on: use on multiple devices, transfer to third parties, modification of the software, reverse engineering, and consequences for non-compliance. For enterprise software, we add terms about technical support, upgrades, limited warranties, and limitation of liability. The key is to balance developer protection with customer usability.