Re: Custom Programming - Who owns it?

Subject: Re: Re: Custom Programming - Who owns it?

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: : I have paid a web development firm to create a custom backend program for my web site that drives the very core of the business in terms of administration and overall function. The scripts are php scripts used to power a sql database. All of this was developed per directions/request for function from me. : : The project is complete and paid in full. Do I now own the rights to this custom php and sql scripting, or can the developer now offer this scripting solution to my competitors? : Dear Jeff, : I told you when you called. You need the agreement carefully written and signed before the before you get the work done. Early legal advice is not expensive. The agreement has to be right for you. From what you say it may not be right but it may not be too late to try to change. : 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 : America On line Instant Messenger screen name artauslander : ELAINE'S Workshop(sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive(sm)

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