A bit late now L
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leigh Wanstead Sent: Wednesday, 9 April 2008 3:21 p.m. To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Offtopic List Subject: RE: [DUG-Offtopic] Legal problem Hi Dave, I think that you need to get a written contract. Regards Leigh www.smootharm.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave O'Brien Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:44 PM To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Offtopic List Subject: [DUG-Offtopic] Legal problem 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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