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Advice needed on who owns code written with Copilot

Started by somebody_answer_me_16 · Dec 25, 2024 · 2,130 views · 5 replies
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somebody_answer_me_16 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

who owns code written with Copilot. I've been dealing with this for about 15 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves original creative work over the past 22 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

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fine_print_reader_9

This is depressingly common.

Most folks screw this up by is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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Sean_O_23

Idk but i work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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two_cents_here_22

Following this thread — bump -- also need to know this

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LegalAssistKim_19

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Every situation is different so YMMV.

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nate_builder_33

For anyone dealing with trade secret theft: act fast. The longer you wait, the harder it is to get an injunction. Most courts want to see that you took immediate action to protect your confidential information.