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on Indeed job board) make sure you have all your licensing " ducks in a row." In my opinion, based on my experience, Autodesk must have an "internet software compliance team" that monitors job listings.ĥ. The same thing goes for your LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media profiles. If you claim to be an "Inventor" or "Maya" expert ready for work (ex. Before you post a job ad asking for someone with " Revit experience" or " AutoCAD experience" for example (ex. Remote employees? Make sure any software they have installed is properly licensed. Nowadays, with the global health crisis (yes, audits aren't stopping), many companies have work from home employees. Make sure they check their home computers and make sure everything they have installed (even those old educational licenses) are paid for.Ĥ. Business Software Alliance, Autodesk and others), you might as well just keep track of everything you buy. Keep all dated proofs of purchase in a folder. Keep email confirmations. If the "software cops" come calling you will be able to show your licensing position without a ton of work.ģ. Make sure you understand what your licenses entitlements are. Every software product has its own EULA and tells you how you are entitled to use it. There is a difference between a single user license and a "network license." Over-installation of software is also considered to be copyright infringement.Ģ. Make sure you keep proofs of purchase for all software you buy. Since so many companies are out auditing (ex. These are the TOP TEN things I have learned over years of handling Autodesk audits that might help with avoiding compliance audits or at least reduce the frustration when they come calling for you and your organization, which we are continuing to see aggressive compliance enforcement during the global health crises.ġ.

If I am missing any key tips, please let me know!! Introduction

Attorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials - Things I think you should know (if your company uses Autodesk products) to try to maintain license compliance.