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I am working in a software developer company last three years, before joining I were developing software for my self only. Coinsidently company which I have joined, told me develop same software. I have applied new idea and concept to develop company software, as well I applied for my own software . Current situation is that some process flow exist between both company project and mu own project. Only flow of process, while both development code is different. So can I sale my software project also (Ranchi, Jharkhand)

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A.Dear Sir,
Unless there is copyright nobody can claim exclusive rights over such software.

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A.Hello,
Yes you can sell your software project too, but this particularly depends upon your employment contract and its terms.
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A.Hi,
The sell of your software will usually depend upon your employment contract, but you may sell it.
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A.Yes, you can sale but precocious you have to registered under copy right then you can. More details contact thank you
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A.you can sell but company will claim otherwise due to your offer letter.
you have to fight a long battle with company if you are ready.

but there are easy ways to handle things than fighting which cant be disclosed here.


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