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Music Licensing Question — who owns code written with Copilot

Started by CorpCounsel_Amy · Aug 22, 2024 · 991 views · 7 replies
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CorpCounsel_Amy OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

who owns code written with Copilot. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 32 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

NL
NursePractitioner_LA

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

CT
CryptoTrader_2023

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

AB
anon_buyer_OH

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

AT
anon_trader_CO

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under 17 U.S.C. § 106, substantially similar.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

VA
VCAnalyst_SF

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

JC
just_curious_student_GA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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