Legal Question in Business Law in Virginia
If you create a product as an employee of a company do you have ownership rights?
Asked on 3/13/11, 6:25 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Unlikely, unless you're given ownership rights pursuant to a valid
contract with the employer.
Answered on 3/13/11, 9:21 am
Kevin B. Murphy
Franchise Foundations, APC
As a Franchise Attorney I can say this. Normally inventions - creations conceived during employment belong to the employer. Of course this general presumption can be varied by a contrary agreement between the parties. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.
Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.
Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation
Answered on 3/13/11, 10:10 am
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