Hi Dave
The bottom line is, if a client says they don't want/need a written
contract, assume they are going to screw you.
Todd.
A bit late now L
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Hi Dave,
I think that you need to get a written contract.
Regards
Leigh
www.smootharm.com <http://www.smootharm.com>
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O'Brien
*Sent:* Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:44 PM
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*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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