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Trade Secret Misappropriation — who owns code written with Copilot

Started by throwaway_freelancer_2023 · Jan 12, 2024 · 864 views · 1 reply
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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throwaway_freelancer_2023 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

who owns code written with Copilot. I've been dealing with this for about 16 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 28 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the DMCA safe harbor provisions years for this type of claim.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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