RE: What are a programmer's rights to what he writes?

Hmm James, you propose a I win you lose scenario not the best way the encourage employee loyalty! :)

-----Original Message-----
From: James W. Kilgore [mailto:eMail@James-W-Kilgore.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 11:48 AM
To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
Subject: Re: What are a programmer's rights to what he writes?

Nathan,

"Nathan M. Andelin" wrote:
>
> My question is what rights do programmers have to their works?  And, in your
> opinion, what rights should a programmer have?

I think it's common knowledge by now that an employee has no rights to
their works while a vendor retains all rights to their works.  This is
the default when no written agreement exists to the contrary.

If it were not, I would require my employees to sign an agreement giving
up their rights.

Having said that, the individual must ask themselves whether they want
to be an employee or a vendor.  Each has their costs and advantages.
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