b'Table of ContentsOverview1What is considered software writing or data set compilation?1Why participate in the technology transfer process? 2What is INLs system for technology transfer of software? 2How long does the technology transfer process for software take?3General Questions 4Can INL authors work on personal projects outside of the laboratory? 4Who owns software that authors write in their personal time? 4Can authors contribute to open-source projects as part of their job?5What if the scope of the work changes after filing a Software Disclosure Record?5Should the work be protected with patents in addition to copyright?5Can software be released as open source? 5Can authors give the software to others?5Can authors make money for software they write for INL?6Can authors incorporate anti-piracy mechanisms in our software? 6What if someone doesnt want to be named as an author of their software?6What if an author wants to start a company with the software they wrote? 6Including Third Party Assets Such as Open Source and Subcontracted Work 7Can authors integrate software or other assets that were not developed at INL? 7Common Open-Source Licenses and Primary Restrictions8How can authors ensure third party software/assets are okay to use?9How can an author ensure subcontractor-developed code is okay to use?9How can authors ensure open-source code is okay to use?9How do authors ensure code without a license is okay to use? 9What do authors need to track? 10Contact Information12'