[Verse 1] Patents lock inventions behind fortress walls Trade secrets whisper what nobody calls Copyright shields your code from copycat schemes Trademarks guard the logos of digital dreams MIT license says "take it and run" Apache adds protection when lawsuits come GPL demands you share what you build AGPL catches web apps that try to stay sealed [Chorus] Patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret MIT, Apache, GPL complete it GDPR, CCPA, privacy by design Employment contracts draw the legal line Know your licenses, know your laws Every CTO needs these claws [Verse 2] Non-compete clauses shift from state to state California laughs while others regulate Contractors invoice, employees get paid Misclassify workers and penalties cascade GDPR crosses every European border CCPA makes California your new recorder Cross-border transfers need adequate shields Privacy by design in everything you yield [Chorus] Patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret MIT, Apache, GPL complete it GDPR, CCPA, privacy by design Employment contracts draw the legal line Know your licenses, know your laws Every CTO needs these claws [Bridge] Terms of service bind your technical choices Privacy policies echo in legal voices EU AI Act regulates algorithmic power Accessibility standards check every tower WCAG guidelines make content reach all Export controls watch crypto's call [Verse 3] ADA compliance opens every door AODA in Canada levels the floor EAR restrictions track technology flow ITAR watches weapons wherever they go SSPL tries bridging open source gaps AI liability springs new legal traps [Chorus] Patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret MIT, Apache, GPL complete it GDPR, CCPA, privacy by design Employment contracts draw the legal line Know your licenses, know your laws Every CTO needs these claws [Outro] License compatibility charts your course Legal knowledge is your driving force From Silicon Valley to Brussels' halls Technology law governs digital calls
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