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Re: Source Code Theft[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Copyright Forum ] [ FAQ ] Posted by M Arthur Auslander on October 07, 2002 at 04:47:47: In Reply to: Source Code Theft posted by Paul on October 06, 2002 at 06:18:33: : I have a question that I think someone here would know the answer to. : I developed some software about 3 years ago - before I joined my current employer and outside of any previous work, and have used this software in the current project with the consent of my employer on the understanding that, I own the IP and they would pay me for the source. : I/They never actually got around to drawing anything up in terms of a contract. : I have approached my boss a couple of times about the subject of payment for the source code as it is now vital to the project, and each time I bring the subject up he gets defensive and says he would rather rip the source code out than pay me any money for it. : But they have already made a significant profit from the project and my software and still I have not received anything. : Now I'm being made redundant, in large part because I asked for a token payment for my code, and I fear that once gone I will have no control over how the source is used. : Do I have any rights to payment? : If so, how much? : Since they obviously do not respect IP rights and have already made money from it how much would I have to spend to get any resolution to this and would it be worthwhile? : Is this a "clear cut" issue - it seems to me like it is, but I'm not sure. : I hope someone can help me.... : Thanks, : Paul. Dear Paul, M. Arthur Auslander Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909
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