software, patents etc
Discussion
We have paid for the development of some software, which we are considering selling (to consumers, not the actual code). I know that it is not possible to patent software in this country, but can anyone recommend someone to speak to with reagrds to seeing in what ways we can protect it?
Make sure that you get a formal assignment of the copyright from the developers as this is not automatic just because you have paid for the creation of the software.
Copyright is an automatic right and allows you to prevent third parties from copying a substantial part of the work without your permission.
You will probably want an end user licence agreement prepared to formalise your arrangement with the consumer - standard sort of stuff, they agree not to copy, reverse engineer etc - most software uses this sort of agreement - you ususlly see it when installing and have to tick AGREE to proceed.
A solicitor who deals in IP or patent attorney who deals with software should be able to prepare, or know who can prepare, a suitable agreement - make sure you think about service contracts, indemnities etc and discuss them with the person preparing the agreement.
ALex
Copyright is an automatic right and allows you to prevent third parties from copying a substantial part of the work without your permission.
You will probably want an end user licence agreement prepared to formalise your arrangement with the consumer - standard sort of stuff, they agree not to copy, reverse engineer etc - most software uses this sort of agreement - you ususlly see it when installing and have to tick AGREE to proceed.
A solicitor who deals in IP or patent attorney who deals with software should be able to prepare, or know who can prepare, a suitable agreement - make sure you think about service contracts, indemnities etc and discuss them with the person preparing the agreement.
ALex
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