Insights

    DisputeSoft General Counsel & Senior Expert T.J. Wolf Interviewed in Legal Funding Journal
    DisputeSoft’s T.J. Wolf talks with Legal Funding Journal about expert timing, AI-generated code risk, and what makes software disputes fundable.
    DisputeSoft Offers Pre-Litigation Mediation and Expert Support to Help Parties Resolve Software Disputes
    DisputeSoft President, Dr. Raj Subbu, Honored to be Included in the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Raj Subbu has been included in Marquis Who’s Who.  As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Dr. Subbu, […]
    Technical Due Diligence Checklist: Why a Pre-Mergers and Acquisitions Software Review is Critical
    A litigation-focused technical due diligence checklist: IP ownership, licensing, AI-generated code, code provenance, security, and code preservation.
    Litigation Source Code Review: Why Different Types of Matters Demand Different Methodologies
    A litigation source code review is the expert examination of software source code as evidence in a legal dispute, conducted to determine whether that code was copied, contains misappropriated trade secrets, or practices a patented invention. The term “source code review” has different interpretations depending on context. In the software development industry, it could mean […]
    Trade Secret Misappropriation Elements: How Software Expert Witnesses Prove Each One
    Trade secret misappropriation elements in software disputes refer to the specific legal requirements a plaintiff must satisfy to establish that protectable information was wrongfully acquired, disclosed, or used. In software cases, meeting each of those elements demands rigorous technical analysis. Software-related trade secret cases are among some of the most aggressively litigated disputes in the […]

    Industry News

    Implicit Sues Salesforce Over Patent Infringement
    On April 11, 2022, Implicit LLC filed a lawsuit against Salesforce.com for allegedly infringing on its patented intellectual property.
    SuperCare Health Announces Data Breach
    On April 11, 2022, respiratory care provider SuperCare Health announced that they were victims of a data breach.
    ASIC Sues Macquarie Bank Over Software System Failure
    On April 5, 2022, the ASIC filed a lawsuit against Macquarie Bank over a software system failure.

    Video & Audio News

    AI and Copyright Issues

    This video explores the legal issues around AI-generated content, focusing on copyright, fair use, and creators’ rights. Experts predict that future cases could redefine fair use in the AI context. The fact that this video was entirely created by AI provides greater insight into how the tools can be used to generate unique content.

    Click here for an in-depth article on the issues of AI and copyright litigation issues.

    AI & Software Litigation

    In this video, DisputeSoft experts discuss the potential ramifications of Artificial Intelligence in relation to software litigation, copyright infringement and intellectual property cases both today and as the technology evolves.

    Click here for more information on AI’s copyright infringement concerns and challenges.

    Software Failure

    In this video, our senior software experts present perspectives on software projects, and characteristics of projects that fail and may proceed to litigation. We also present strategic perspectives that could be helpful to attorneys and their clients.

    Click here for more information on Software Project Failure.

    A software expert witness provides technical analysis, expert opinions, and testimony in software-related legal disputes. They investigate source code, evaluate system failures, analyze intellectual property claims, and help attorneys and courts understand complex technical issues in cases in which software is at issue.

    Effective software expert witnesses should have a background in computer science or a related field, real-world software development experience, knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

    Engage a software expert witness as early as possible, ideally during the pre-litigation phase or immediately after a complaint is filed. Early engagement allows experts to help guide the preservation of evidence, assist with discovery efforts, and develop attorneys in developing case theories that are well-grounded in technical facts and evidence.