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Originally Posted by Scott S.
Hello,
If I am dealing with a programmer (Elance) on developing some software exactly who has the copyright? Is this something that needs to be settled before a deal is made? I have seen programmers on software forums offering to sell the software someone has just paid them to write so I am curious as to how that works. Seems kind of unethical to me but maybe I am wrong.
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Hi Scott,
I have to agree with Cornell... Get it in writing that you will own the copyright to the software, before your programmer starts to work on it. (As Cornell said, you can include it as part of the proposal.) Getting this done will save you potential headaches later on!
The same advice holds for any other piece of work you get done as well (artistic works, written works, web design, etc.).
Best wishes!
Dien