[Veat Column] How to Prevent Software Disputes

Mobile applications, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), metaverse. What is the commonality of these recently trending words? There may be various answers, but the common point is that they are related to software. As the economic value and importance of software technology in the IT industry have increased, disputes related to software development have continued without end.  

Particularly, many disputes occur when customers are unable to receive payment for software that has been developed despite being completed. The company is dissatisfied because it paid a significant amount of money to develop software that did not meet expectations, and the developer feels wronged because they were not paid for their work. When these disputes lead to lawsuits, it is often difficult to determine who is truly at fault. Software development is a highly specialized field, and even industry professionals find it difficult to accurately assess the development quality. This is often due to accumulated communication differences during the development period, making it difficult to pinpoint the cause of the problem. In the end, many cases result in a mutually unsatisfactory conclusion after a long time and significant investment.

So, how can we prevent software development disputes?

Various IT software-related disputes and issues – experience and practical tips accumulated through solving them – can be found in Attorney Dong-hyun Veat’s 'STEP 1. Preventing Software Disputes' Platum Column.

Law Firm Veat acts as legal advisor and consultant attorney for many IT technology-based startups and general corporations. Specifically, the attorneys at Law Firm Veat possess extensive practical experience, centered around IT-specialized attorneys and attorneys with a background in science and technology, and because they understand 'IT Software/Technology' and 'Law' simultaneously, they provide legal assistance by quickly and accurately identifying the issue.

If you need legal assistance related to IT, software disputes and issues, please contact Law Firm Veat at any time.

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