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Papessa [141]
1 year ago
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SDX Alliance is a large company that sells computers, computer components, and software. Ralph is hired as an entry-level softwa

re engineer at SDX Alliance. His first project was to assist in writing the code for SDX Alliance’s new hard disc controller. He had previously worked on a similar system interning at a start-up and had written a code which greatly enhanced the performance of their product. Ralph quietly re-uses this same code in the SDX Alliance product, and does not think to tell anyone that he has used the code from his last job. His manager is thrilled with the speed improvements this code brings to the product.Before the product is released, it has to undergo a four-month long quality assurance process review. During the review of the product, it was found the code which Ralph developed had been copyrighted by the startup he had previously worked for. Even though Ralph had developed the code, his previous company still owned the intellectual property rights to it.When his manager informed Ralph of the problem, Ralph admits he did not realize he had made a mistake because he was not familiar with copyright laws. Ralph then goes on to explain that the start-up he used to work for is now out of business and is unsure if SDX Alliance would be able to get in contact with the owner of the copyright. If SDX Alliance can’t use Ralph’s code, then it will have to rewrite the entire code of the product, delaying its release by many months.What should they do?
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1 answer:
Len [333]1 year ago
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Answer:

SDX Alliance and Copyright

SDX Alliance should substantiate Ralph's claim that his former employer was out of business.  In this attempt, contact with the owner of the moribund company and copyright should be initiated so that the copyright could be bought from the moribund corporation.  These moves should run concurrently as SDX continues to review the code.

Alternatively, SDX Alliance can also continue to review the code while Ralph develops a modified code based on the copyrighted one.  Some modifications of the old code may become inevitable due to the passage of time.  If the new code can be modified to incorporate latest innovations and discoveries, then SDX can deploy and even copyright the modified code.

Explanation:

Copyright, which is a legal right, gives the owner the exclusive right to copy and modify a code.  This means that another person is not allowed to make any copy without the original owner's permission.  The question becomes difficult when the owner is no longer in business and cannot be located.  Ordinarily, copyrights last for 70 years.  Fair use of copyrighted intellectual property is allowed under certain conditions.

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