“What’s up with the Cube?” Security, Stability, and Protection of Intellectual Property

by David Baka | Jul 9, 2014 | Blog, Deposit Materials, Escrow Services, Escrow Storage, software escrow, Software Source Code, Technology Escrow

The “cube” question is often asked to National Software Escrow, Inc. (NSE). In order to answer in proper context, it is important to provide a brief overview of the Services NSE offers. NSE holds “intellectual property” in escrow just as other escrow...

Features To Look For When Selecting a Software Escrow Provider

by David Baka | Jun 7, 2014 | Blog, Escrow Services, Escrow Storage, software escrow, Technology Escrow

There are multiple organizations that offer Intellectual Property Escrow Services How can you make sense of it all? Key features worth noting when selecting a Software Escrow Provider include: 1.   Experience & Longevity How long has the Software Escrow...

Physical vs. Electronic Storage of the Software Escrow Materials

by David Baka | Dec 7, 2012 | Blog, Escrow Storage, software escrow, Software Licensing, Source Code Escrow

Software Escrow Materials, Source Code Escrow Storage Options: Once your Escrow Agreement is established and the parties agree to the contents that will make up the “Deposit Materials”, the next step is to deliver the “Deposit Materials” to the Escrow Agent. Most...

Defining Defaults and Release for Code Escrow

by David Baka | Nov 21, 2012 | Blog, Escrow Storage, software escrow, Software Licensing, Source Code Escrow

Code Escrow Services… The majority of Technology Escrow Agreements are established in order to resolve the ‘source code dilemma’.  Establishing a Technology Escrow Agreement provides the Licensee with access to the Technology Vendor’s source code and...

So what exactly can be deposited into Escrow?

by David Baka | Nov 7, 2012 | Blog, Escrow Storage, software escrow, Software Licensing, Source Code Escrow

Technology Escrow Agreements A Sample Escrow Agreement States: In a Software License Agreement, the Technology Vendor grants the Licensee for its use a license to use certain computer software program(s) and related documentation which are proprietary to the...

What Type of Software Escrow Arrangement is right for me?

by David Baka | Sep 21, 2012 | Blog, Escrow Storage, software escrow, Software Licensing, Source Code Escrow

Software Escrow Arrangement… The answer to this question depends on your business needs. Are you a Technology Vendor licensing software to one Licensee? If so, your need for establishing a Software Escrow Arrangement may be dictated by a Licensee who is...