Re: Re: Re: Ownership of computer program

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Ownership of computer program

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: : : : I do programming in my spare time, and I created an : : : : MS Access program for a local company. Unfortunately, : : : : we didn't sign a contract, and no mention was made : : : : of ownership of the program. Now, the company feels : : : : they have ownership of the program due to the fact : : : : that they paid for it to be created; I feel I retain : : : : ownership of the program. : : : : Any thoughts? : : : Dear Dale, : : : Usually not using a competant IP lawyer is the way to get stuck. There is a good chance that this time the shoe is on the other foot. : : : M. Arthur Auslander : : : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : : : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : : : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : : : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : : : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive : : : : : : : : You're right, and I'm DEFINITELY going to get an : : IP lawyer next time. But for now, do they have : : a fair chance for getting rights to the program? : : What I'm really worried about is the source code. : Dear Dale, : Without taking professional responsibility for this thought, I feel that they have the right to use but that you own the copyright rights. They may not have the right to licence. : There are things you may be able to do. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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