Protecting Your Code: IP & Contract Basics for Developers

​Code is valuable. So are the rights attached to it. ​For developers working with startups, companies and clients, questions around ownership, licensing, confidentiality and contractual obligations can affect how you build, reuse and distribute your work. ​This 90-minute session brought together the practical IP and contract issues developers should understand before they sign an agreement or start building. ​We covered: ​🔹 Who owns the code you write? 🔹 IP ownership when working as an employee, freelancer or contractor 🔹 IP assignment and confidentiality clauses 🔹 Contract terms developers should pay attention to 🔹 Using open-source code and third-party software 🔹 What happens to your work when a project or working relationship ends 🔹 Common legal mistakes developers make when signing contracts. This webinar is a product of "Legal Desk", brought to you in partnership with BuildIT Connective, as part of a monthly series held on the first Friday of every month. Follow along for the next session. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For personalized legal guidance , book a consultation at advocate@valariewaswalaw.com. Learn more: www.valariewaswalaw.com