Essentials
Does licensing data create discovery obligations in litigation?
By SourceX Editorial · Updated
Short answer
Possibly. Licensed data and the agreements around it can be requested in a lawsuit like other business records. Data under a legal hold should not be licensed without counsel.
Legal holds#
Records under a hold stay untouched; licensing uses a separate prepared copy, and counsel should approve.
Good records help#
Keeping a clear history of what was licensed makes later questions easier.
How SourceX handles it#
SourceX starts with a short fit check that shares no data. If it fits, rights are reviewed, a copy is prepared with personal and confidential details removed, and your company approves exactly what leaves before anything is delivered under a signed license.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tell my litigation counsel?
Yes, if you have active or expected litigation.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general information; your counsel should review any specific deal.
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