I was asked a while ago to create some software for a business.
The design has been ongoing for quite a while (the client has been
adding bits monthly) and is nearing completion.
The problem I find now is that the business is having problems.
Many hundreds of hours work has not been paid for and a verbal agreement
was made to give me a percentage of their returns.
It now appears that that deal will not go ahead. The problem is
the client believes they own the software.
From an email:
1. Under New Zealand Copyright Act Intellectual property in
software is owned by the person who commissions and pays or agrees to
pay for the making of a computer programme.
I am of the opinion that "Goods remain the property of me until
paid for in full" and my invoices state this clearly.
Before I fork out for a lawyer, does anyone have any comments on
this case?
Cheers,
Dave O'Brien.
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