Navigating technology vendors and SaaS (software as a service) agreements can be a daunting task for attorneys, especially those representing both technology providers and users. At the State Bar of Georgia’s “Growth Companies: Legal and Business Considerations,” a CLE event, Culhane Meadows partner Thomas Tallmadge Jr. shared some key considerations for protecting both the vendor and consumer:
1. The License Grant, or “Access Use”
According to Tallmadge, a license grant—the provision allowing a licensee to engage in activities otherwise in violation of intellectual property rights—is an important consideration during SaaS licensing.
