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If you wrote the code and have nothing documenting who owns the IP rights, then you're likely in the clear (though still consult a lawyer). But the larger issu
by SHOwnsYou 16y ago
If you wrote the code and have nothing documenting who owns the IP rights, then you're likely in the clear (though still consult a lawyer).
But the larger issue is to not dick over your friends or associates. I can't stress this enough. The law may be on your side, but really that is only a small amount of the total equation. I don't believe in karma (except here - upvote the shit out of me), but it will just be easier in the long run to be nice and friendly about it, even if you never see them again.
See what they think. Tell them your concerns and you're thinking about jumping ship and getting a new team together to execute the idea. If they aren't that committed to the idea in the first place, they may likely accept it and move on. Otherwise maybe you could offer them a buyout as a gesture of good faith.
I do want to make it abundantly clear that I am not from the please everybody at any cost mindset. It is just important to not dick people over when you can likely easily avoid it with words.
- throwaway5 16y agoYeah, that's good advice. The trouble I'm finding is that they're not willing to put in the hours due to work commitments but at the same time, they see the promise of what we're doing. I'll talk to them and explain my issues.
- brudgers 16y agoSince everyone sees the value and you are unincorporated, an alternative to breakup might be to incorporate with renegotiated equity and vesting. The first step is simply explaining that the current situation isn't working for you and figuring out what everyone thinks is fair. Breakup may still be the end result, but the less bitter it is for each of you, the better it is for everyone.