Resolving legal issues through cooperation with law firms in licensing-related litigation

Kuntek announced the launch of its "Open Source Software Security/License Integrated Consulting and Legal Advisory Service," an integrated consulting service for open source software license management, security vulnerabilities, and quality issues used by companies, along with a license legal advisory service.

As the use of open source software, which allows for free use, modification, and distribution by disclosing the source code, increases, "open source software licenses (copyrights)" are also gaining traction. Most domestic companies use internal and external applications that incorporate open source software. Companies should examine the use of open source software in their developed programs and determine whether licenses are in place, and develop countermeasures for unauthorized use to mitigate the potential for intellectual property disputes.

Kuntek announced the launch of "WhiteSource," a solution that integrates the management of open source software licenses, vulnerability identification, and security, and offers comprehensive consulting services. Specifically, the company plans to differentiate itself by offering comprehensive services that go beyond identifying and reporting open source software license violations, including related consulting, training, and legal advice.

Through its open source consulting services, Kuntek helps minimize the negative impacts of licensing issues, such as product launch delays, and provides advisory services to help companies transition to similar policies when similar licenses or services already exist. In terms of cost, we offer a variety of options to suit the customer's situation.

Furthermore, Kuntek has partnered with a specialized legal consulting firm to provide professional legal advisory services and to help companies effectively manage various risks that may arise domestically and internationally when using open source licenses. Through this agreement, Kuntek will work with the law firm it has partnered with to resolve any global licensing litigation that may arise.

Kuntek CEO Bang Hyuk-jun stated, "We will provide open source and legal advisory services in collaboration with domestic law firms to address all legal issues related to copyright that may arise from the misuse of open source software. This will help companies focus on their core development work."