I too work as a web developer and I do partnering with many other small web development company and everyone has their flavor of contract. I have seen a few that mentioned ownership of all materials but usually only until all payments were made. If the deliverable and payment requirements were met then it should be an open-and-shut case. Sounds like the original company didn't have the expertise to do the job or enough common sense to understand what their real position is - unqaulified ex-contractors:-)
I come from a background of consulting and I have had to deal with this unpleasant side effect of my employment more than once. Luckily I live in Texas, a right-to-work state, so this can not be legally enforced here but I have heard many horror stories from my associates along the west coast. Anyone wanna share 1 or 2 ?
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I too work as a web developer and I do partnering with many other small web development company and everyone has their flavor of contract. I have seen a few that mentioned ownership of all materials but usually only until all payments were made. If the deliverable and payment requirements were met then it should be an open-and-shut case. Sounds like the original company didn't have the expertise to do the job or enough common sense to understand what their real position is - unqaulified ex-contractors :-)
-Ray
Should the government be the ones to decide regulation or another body such as a committee with elected/appointed members by the Internet community?
I come from a background of consulting and I have had to deal with this unpleasant side effect of my employment more than once. Luckily I live in Texas, a right-to-work state, so this can not be legally enforced here but I have heard many horror stories from my associates along the west coast. Anyone wanna share 1 or 2 ?
Regards,
Ray