Re: Software Coopyright

Subject: Re: Re: Software Coopyright

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: : I developed a software application for a previous employer, they own the copyright. The application is not original, there are many competing products and they do not market it externally. The application was very simple and, in hindsight had some inherent limitations. I see a market for a more sophisticated version of the software, with source code completely rewritten so that it would be used on different platforms to my old firms. There would however be similarities with my old firm's version. It would do the same thing, look similar (although it looks like many other applications too). But none of the source code would be reused. Will I be in breach of their copyright ? : Dear Reg, : Are you sure they own it? It is even possible that you own it. Unless there are patents, you look home free. I don't take professional responsibilty for the off the cuffs here. : 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® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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