IANAL either but I doubt they would have sued over copyright when there's probably much "better" options. Their "top lawyer" would have probably found some kind

IANAL either but I doubt they would have sued over copyright when there's probably much "better" options. Their "top lawyer" would have probably found some kind of predatory IP transfer ("every idea you've had during your time with us is ours in perpetuity" kind of thing) or non-compete clause in the intern contract. These kind of clauses I hear are SOP and I doubt this guy had the foresight fresh out of school to scrutinize the contract and negotiate anything better.