Research Software Rights Management at Helmholtz

7. Helmholtz Open Science Forum Research Software

September 26, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Abstract

The forum provides a practice-oriented platform for researchers, software developers, and legal experts to explore key aspects of research software governance. With a focus on licensing models, rights allocation processes within Helmholtz, and a focus on the institutional policies guiding these processes, the event combines expert presentations with interactive workshops. Participants will gain insights into best practices, legal frameworks, and implementation strategies to ensure compliant and sustainable software development in research environments.

Registration

Registration is possible for Helmholtz employees at the following link:

https://gfz-de.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/IlkR958_Tz2pl9csQEC4dg

The event will be moderated in English. Presenters are free to choose their preferred language. The discussion format is flexible.

Program

Time Program Speaker
Friday, 26.09.2025  
09:00–09:30 Session: Opening  
 

1. Welcome and Opening Remarks

2. Introduction to Software Licenses

OS Office

Tobias Schlauch, DLR
09:30–10:40 Session: Rights Management Processes at Helmholtz  
 

3. License Guidance within the Helmholtz RSD - Introduction of the Prototype

4. FZJ Open Source Program Office (OSPO)

5. GFZ Open Source Program Office (OSPO)

6. Joint Exchange / Comparison between Centers

Christian Meeßen, GFZ

 

Ute Schelhaas, FZJ

 

Lisa Wenzel, GFZ

 
10:40-11:00 Break  
11:00–12:20 Session: Best Practices for Licensing and Rights Allocation  
 

7. Open Source Licensing in Research

8. Rights Allocation in Collaborative Projects

9. Dual Licensing & Commercialization

10. Joint Discussion

Tobias Schlauch, DLR

Alexander Storm, FZJ

tba
12:20-12:30 11. Closing Remarks OS Office

Contact

Christoph Bruch

Open Science Officer

Lea Maria Ferguson

Open Science Officer

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7060-3670

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