Negotiate and Write Software Licenses, Computer Services Agreements, and Much MoreThe Tech Contracts Pocket Guide is a friendly reference manual and how-to guide. It s for anyone whose business buys or sells software or information technology services. Written for both businesspeople and lawyers, it uses simple English, like a good contract. Here you will Explanations of each clause. Sample contract language. Tips on negotiation. A full length form contract (available for download). Ideas for avoiding disputes. Simple lessons on copyright licenses, warranties, indemnities, service level agreements, nondisclosure agreements, technical specifications, limitations of liability, technology escrows, software audits, and much more. David Tollen s pithy guide both trains new hires and gives everyone a simple reference for IT contracts. Highly recommended. David Hayden, founder of Critical Path, Archipelago LLC, and Jeteye Technologies, and cofounder of Magellan Search David Tollen has prepared a licensing road map that s full of practical, concise information that is, clear directions. Written in an engaging, accessible style, it s the perfect tool for both nonlawyers and lawyers learning to navigate the licensing maze. Lawrence G. Townsend, IP attorney and author of The Wholly Grill, A Novel about Cravings, Barbeque, and Software
David Tollen writes young adult fantasy novels that teach history and science, as well as nonfiction about technology law.
David is a lawyer, amateur historian, experienced speaker, professional trainer, expert witness, and instructor at U.C. Berkeley Law School. His work in all these roles calls on him to turn complex ideas into simple, clear stories, how-to guides, and presentations.
David's first novel, THE JERICHO RIVER, uses fantasy to teach history to young adults. It's won multiple honors, including first place in its category at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and a bronze medal in the Readers' Favorite Book Reviews & Awards Contest.
David's second work of fiction is SECRETS OF HOMINEA, a book of interconnected short stories and another award-winner. It uses fantasy to teach both history and science to middle readers.
David is also the author of THE TECH CONTRACTS HANDBOOK, published by the American Bar Association. It's a how-to guide, teaching businesspeople and lawyers to draft contracts about software and other information technology. Since 2010, the Handbook has consistently ranked as the #1 bestseller on Amazon from the American Bar Association (and as one of the ABA's top three to five sellers overall).
David earned a B.A. in history from U.C. Berkeley and has law degrees from Harvard Law School and Cambridge University. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for World History Encyclopedia, the Internet's largest history resource. And he writes the blog Pints of History. David lives in Northern California with his wife and two sons.