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IPR and new contract

  • 22-10-2017 7:07pm
    #1
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I am a software contractor - last year I did some work for a company under contract with no IPR clause in it ( my choice )
    They want to renew the contract but this year want an IPR clause.
    Problem is I have started to develop a product myself having spotted a gap in the market in the domain my employers are in.
    Now, they would not ever be in a position to develop their own product, but in fact might be a client of mine if I develop it and sell it to them.

    So, how do I go about proving I started developing this product prior to me signing my new contract?

    Any advice appreciated


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  • #2
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    Mod
    You should consult a solicitor experienced in that area.

    Subject to the forum rule against legal advice, leaving open for general discussion


  • #3
    GerardKeating
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,806 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    So, how do I go about proving I started developing this product prior to me signing my new contract?

    Obviously you would want to get a good (yours not their) legal advise on the matter, but could the new contract not stop you doing further work on this new product?


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