Synopsys : Open Source Software Compliance Discussion At Synopsys Flight Europe 2021 (Video)
June 07, 2021 at 12:10 pm
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Synopsys (Black Duck) recently hosted its annual Flight Europe conference - providing insights from leading experts across various subjects relating to the use of open source software. Marks & Clerk Managing Associate John de Rohan-Truba joined a lively discussion on open source compliance and M&A due diligence, which covered practical considerations in realising the full value of open source software while managing related risks. Among other topics, this discussion considered:
recent trends and predictions;
creating value through open source software; and
key risks and nightmares to avoid.
The session was moderated by Anthony Decico (Partner, GTC Law Group & Affiliates). John was joined on the panel by Pooja Anil Kumar (M&A Project Manager, Airbus), Geir Myhre (CEO, Pivotic Consulting) and Cameron Ross Dunne (Director of IP Management, Openet).
About Synopsys
For over 15 years, Synopsys and Black Duck audits have been the industry's most trusted open source due diligence solution for M&A and internal compliance. When speed and accuracy are critical, high-tech enterprises and startups, PE firms, and legal advisors choose Black Duck for open source, security, quality, and compliance audit services.
Originally published 13 May 2021
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Mr John De Rohan-Truba
Marks & Clerk
90 Long Acre
London
WC2E 9RA
UK
Tel: 2074200000
Fax: 207836339
E-mail: jalexander@marks-clerk.com
URL: www.marks-clerk.com
Synopsys Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of software programs aimed mainly at manufacturers of semi-conductors, computers and electronic equipment. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- sale of software and hardware (82.4%): sale of software for the automation of integrated circuit design, pre-designed circuits for semiconductors, software and hardware for the validation of electronic systems, etc.;
- provision of services (17.6%): consulting, maintenance and technical assistance services in the areas of software security, quality and compliance.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (47.7%), China (15.2%), Korea (10.9%), Europe (10.2%) and other (16%).