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Pivotal Confidential–Internal Use Only
A NEW PLATFORM FOR A NEW ERA
Pivotal Confidential–Internal Use OnlyPivotal Confidential–Internal Use Only
IP Issues in Cloud Computing Agreements
Cyrus Wadia and Suzanne Gilfix, Pivotal Software, Inc.
David Sobral, VMware Inc.
March 12, 2015
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Introduction
1. Cloud Computing Basics
2. Identifying Key IP Issues in Cloud Computing
Agreements
3. Best Practices to Manage Contractual Risks
4. Conclusion
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Cloud Computing Basics
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Cloud Computing Overview
"A model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-
demand network access to a shared pool of
configurable computing resources (e.g., networks,
servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be
rapidly provisioned and released with minimal
management effort or service provider interaction."
- National Institute of Standards and Technology 2011 Guidelines
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The Cloud Computing Stack
INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE (IaaS)
PLATFORM AS A SERVICE (PaaS)
SOFTWARE AS A
SERVICE (SaaS)
...ETC
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Identifying Key IP Issues in Cloud Computing Agreements
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Framework for Discussion of Key IP Issues
1. There is No One-Size-Fits-All Cloud Computing
Agreement
2. Unique Challenges in Cloud Computing
3. Four Key IP Issues in Cloud Computing Agreements
4. What’s Out-of-Scope For This Discussion?
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Key IP Issue 1: IP Ownership
1. Summary of Issue
2. What Does “As a Service” Mean for IP Ownership?
3. IaaS v. SaaS v. PaaS
4. Hypothetical
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Key IP Issue 2: IP Infringement
1. Who’s Responsible for the Infringement?
a. Deep Dive: Open Source Software
2. Extraterritoriality
a. NTP, Inc. v. Research in Motion, Ltd.
3. Divided Infringement
4. Hypothetical
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Key IP Issue 3: Indemnification & Liability Limits
1. Summary of Issue
2. Indemnification
3. Limitation of Liability
4. Hypothetical
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Key IP Issue 4: Jurisdictional Concerns
1. Where’s the Data?
2. What Laws Apply to the Data?
3. What Cross-Border Issues Arise?
4. Hypothetical
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Best Practices to Manage Contractual Risks
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Best Practices in Cloud Computing Contracts
1. Due Diligence
2. Identifying Unique Contractual Concerns
3. Negotiating
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Conclusion
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Thank you!
• Contact Information
– Cyrus Wadia ([email protected])
– Suzanne Glick Gilfix ([email protected])
– David Sobral ([email protected])
• © Copyright 2015 Cyrus Wadia. All rights reserved. The information contained in this presentation
has been prepared by Cyrus Wadia of Pivotal Software, Inc. and is not intended to constitute legal
advice. We have used reasonable efforts in collecting, preparing, and providing this information,
but do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, adequacy, or currency. The publication and
distribution of this presentation are not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an
attorney-client relationship.
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A NEW PLATFORM FOR A NEW ERA