MATLAB Coder licensing limitations

Suppose I use MATLAB Coder to generate C code from a function that uses some built-in MATLAB functions. That is, some of the code I generate comes from code copyrighted by The MathWorks.

What limitations are placed on the generated code in terms of licensing? Can I share the code with a subcontractor who doesn't have MATLAB? Can I distribute it at all?

Answer 1

[Andreas Goser]

I suggest that you do not rely on answers to legal questions in this or any other public forum. This is a technical forum. People giving responses are (whether they are MathWorks employees or not) not entitled to make legal statements.

[Walter Roberson]

Mind you, the advice that "It depends upon your jurisdiction" is pretty safe ;-)

But yes, do *not* mistake my postings for real legal advice. (The lawyers advise me to say that ;-) )

[Andreas Goser]

Yes and Yes :-)

Still, I have seen users that did stuff based on "someone told me it is OK" and it is one of those examples of "It is not what you say, it is what they hear".

Answer 2

[Fred Smith]

Please refer to the license agreement.

I found this post that covers a lot of these issues: http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/5988-does-mw-own-copyright-on-c-code-generated-by-matlab