Open-source audit
Legal audit of open-source components in your codebase to identify license risks, copyleft obligations, and ensure full OSS compliance before product launch, investment, or M&A.
What our clients face
When you need this
You develop software that incorporates open-source components — libraries, frameworks, or tools — and need to understand the legal obligations that come with their licenses. Even though open-source software is free to use, violating license terms can lead to serious consequences: in the landmark case Jacobsen v. Katzer, a U.S. court found a violation of the Artistic License and the case settled for $100,000 in damages. This service is essential if you are preparing for a product launch, investor due diligence, M&A, or simply want to ensure your development pipeline does not carry hidden legal risk from copyleft or attribution requirements.
Our approach
Review every open-source component
We examine every open-source component your project includes and the specific conditions of its license.
Identify copyleft risks
We identify risk-carrying copyleft conditions that may require source code disclosure to third parties and threaten your commercial model.
Provide compliance corrections
We provide concrete corrections to achieve full OSS license compliance.
License guidance for your team
We deliver practical commentary on each major license type (MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, LGPL, MPL, etc.) so your team can make informed decisions going forward.
Stages of work
Consultation
We discuss your product architecture, how open-source components are used, and your commercial goals.
Component inventory
We catalogue all open-source dependencies and map each to its license type.
Risk analysis
We assess each license for obligations (attribution, copyleft, patent grants) and flag conflicts with your business model.
Compliance report
We deliver a detailed report with findings, risk ratings, and specific remediation steps.
Implementation support
We help your team implement the recommended corrections and establish ongoing compliance practices.
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