Re: How do I approach this?

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If you intend to develop the application into a product then the license is
a legal document. You can have a solicitor write it, or do it yourself (at
the risk of making mistakes). Or you can just borrow a license from the web
and hack it up. If it is short and uses simple English they are more likely
to sign it than if it has a lot of legalese and is long.

If you do not intend to produce a product from it then it really does not
matter as you do not care if they own it.

Michael


"Phil" <Phil@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Bob,
>
> You wise old owl you!! :-)
>
> During my brief discussion with the s/w development manager, he did
> (perhaps tongue-in-cheek) suggest that he would be happy for me to be
> seconded to his dept. for 6 months as long as my dept. paid the wages!!!
> Mmmmmmm, I don't think that will happen. In fact I know it won't because I
> mentioned it to my boss! Anyway, unfortunately right now I am not in a
> position to relocate and the s/w dept. is not commutable.
>
> So, not only do I see your point of view, I agree with it. And I would
> think that this should suit both parties.
>
> I have a question, you state in point (1) of 'What I would
> recommend'.............Gives the company perpetual license to use
> ................The license is intended for the company's internal use
> only.
>
> What is this 'license'? Is it a legal document in as much as does it have
> to be done through solicitors etc? Can it be a simple letter head from the
> company making some relevant statements regarding intended use and my
> ability to distribute further (other than competitor)?
>
> Thanks again and looking forward to your response.
>
> Phil
>
>
>
> "BobF" <rNfOrSePeAzMe@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:zct84a1sisaq$.13l60d52ba27h.dlg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> Phil,
>>
>> Having many years managing s/w development in the corporate world, here
>> is
>> my take on this:
>>
>> Your Position
>> My understanding of what you've stated is that you are NOT after
>> financial
>> compensation. Your goals are to a) have a claim to ownership, and b)
>> recognition for "above and beyond" by your current employer.
>>
>> Based on this understanding, here are the things I would be thinking
>> about
>> from the Corp perspective:
>>
>> Company Position
>> 1. Formally recognizing you as the "owner" would potentially make the
>> application available to one or more competitors.
>>
>> 2. While you may not be seeking financial compensation now, formal
>> recognition of you as the sole owner would leave an opening for you to
>> demand compensation later - an amount that hasn't been determined yet.
>> This is an even bigger problem if I put this into use, having resource
>> levels and procedures dependent on the s/w.
>>
>> What I Would Recommend
>> You should have an open conversation with the appropriate decision-maker
>> sooner rather than later. Explain your goals. As you are NOT employed
>> in
>> a s/w development capacity, I would be open to an arrangement that:
>>
>> 1. Gives the company perpetual license to use and further develop the
>> application. Full source code would be given to the company. There
>> would
>> be a restriction preventing the company from selling or distributing the
>> application in any form. The license is intended for the company's
>> internal use only.
>>
>> 2. You retain ultimate ownership with full rights to further develop,
>> market, distribute or throw away. You would be restricted from making
>> the
>> software available to a direct competitor.
>>
>> At the end of the day, I would look internally to see if there is a fit
>> for
>> you in the development group. This arrangement would paint a picture of
>> you that shows a motivated, thoughtful individual. An individual working
>> to better himself and "going the extra mile" for the benefit of the
>> company.
>>
>>
>> Best of luck!
>
>


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