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My company is currently looking to develop a web-based java design application along with a web site to host the application.
For some concise background, the application will allow the user to create, save, amend and discuss their designs online, and also amend other designs which will automatically upload to a library. Not sure what database system to use yet....
As regard the software, if my company employs company B for the development, who owns the source code? Is a specific contract to be drawn up regarding licence, exclusive use & resale rights? Can my company include the sole copyright to the software in the contract? Will this cost more money or is it common practice?
Is there a convincing template?
Finally & most importantly, how do I tender the project to software development companies without explicitly giving up the idea & its potential? Should I employ someone to break the project down to exact technical components?
Thanks for taking the time to read my post
Senan
For some concise background, the application will allow the user to create, save, amend and discuss their designs online, and also amend other designs which will automatically upload to a library. Not sure what database system to use yet....
As regard the software, if my company employs company B for the development, who owns the source code? Is a specific contract to be drawn up regarding licence, exclusive use & resale rights? Can my company include the sole copyright to the software in the contract? Will this cost more money or is it common practice?
Is there a convincing template?
Finally & most importantly, how do I tender the project to software development companies without explicitly giving up the idea & its potential? Should I employ someone to break the project down to exact technical components?
Thanks for taking the time to read my post
Senan