Can I do this legally?

Subject: Re: Can I do this legally?

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: Hello, : I work in an academic environment as the principal : software developer on a noncommercial product. This : product has a good deal of commercial potential and : may in fact become commercial at some point. I am : thinking of leaving my job to start my own company : producing what would essentially extend this product, : but starting from scratch and not using any of the : same code. : Are there any legal problems associated with this? : Would my current employer have any rights to the : product that I created after I left? : Bill

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