Open Source Compliance

A clear picture of your open source obligations and a practical compliance programme that protects your IP.

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Who this is for

Software companies using open source components in commercial products

Technology businesses preparing for M&A due diligence

Companies that have never formally reviewed their open source usage

Organisations releasing software under open source licences

What We Do

What this service covers

Practical, tailored advice for your situation.

Open source audit

Identification of all open source components and licence obligations.

Risk assessment

Assessment of licence compatibility and IP risk.

Compliance policy

A practical open source policy for your development team.

Remediation plan

A prioritised list of actions to address compliance gaps.

M&A support

Open source due diligence for technology acquisitions.

Why Sammut Legal

Practical advice. Malta expertise.

Open source obligations are frequently misunderstood — until a transaction or investor requires evidence of compliance.

Sammut Legal helps technology businesses understand their open source obligations and build compliance programmes that are practical for developers and defensible to investors.

What to expect

Free consultation

We discuss your codebase, commercial model, and timeline.

Audit and risk report

Written report on obligations within 10 working days.

Remediation support

We work with your development team to address key issues.

Policy implementation

We draft a practical open source policy for ongoing compliance.