Research Software Rights Management at Helmholtz

7. Helmholtz Open Science Forum Research Software

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

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Abstract

The forum provided 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 on the institutional policies guiding these processes, the event combined expert presentations with interactive workshops. Participants gained insights into best practices, legal frameworks, and implementation strategies to ensure compliant and sustainable software development in research environments.

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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. From Open Science to Market Impact: Dual Licensing & Commercializing 10. Joint Discussion	Tobias Schlauch, DLR Alexander Storm, FZJ Nevine Shalaby, MDC
12:20-12:30	11. Closing Remarks	OS Office