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Can I claim ownership of my company's intellectual property and copyright works?

Nadia Schulken

Hey there!

Thanks for reaching out. To answer your question, whether or not you can claim ownership of your company's intellectual property and copyright works will depend on a few factors.

Firstly, it's important to understand what exactly intellectual property and copyright are. Intellectual property refers to the intangible assets that a company owns, such as patents, trademarks, and designs. Copyright, on the other hand, refers to the ownership of creative works, such as books, music, movies, and software.

If you created any intellectual property or copyright works while employed by your company, it's likely that ownership belongs to the company itself. This is because when you are employed, you are usually working under a contract that states that any intellectual property or copyright works you create while in the employ of the company belong to them.

That being said, there may be some situations where you can still claim ownership. For example, if you created the works outside of your employment hours or using your own personal resources, you may be able to claim ownership. However, you would need to be able to provide evidence of this in order to make a case for ownership.

Another situation where you may be able to claim ownership is if your company did not properly register the intellectual property or copyright works. If this is the case, the company may not have legal ownership of the works, and you may be able to claim ownership instead.

It's important to note, however, that if you do decide to pursue claiming ownership of intellectual property or copyright works, it can be a lengthy and complicated process. You may need to seek the advice and representation of legal professionals to help you make your case.

All in all, if you created any intellectual property or copyright works while employed by your company, it's likely that ownership belongs to them. However, there may be situations where you can still claim ownership, so it's worth exploring your options if you believe you have a case.

Hope this helps!