On 26 Jul 2001, at 23:24, spou@... wrote:

> following all the answers, I would add that you not only should sign
> when the contract feels good, but, you MUST have a lawyer specialized
> in intellectual property read it too.
>
> he might notice loopholes, potholes, and regular holes that neither
> you nor the customer would have even tought about until you endup in
> court and the contract goes under scrutiny.
>
> better safe than sorry, and the game is CYA.
>

I know this much, in fact I know an IP lawyer, goes to my church,
nice fellow, and yes he will review everything when it's done, even
at $300/hr, it's fairly cheap insurance.

you're at it, add the price of the lawyer consultation to
> the final price of the code. hey...
>

I guess it is something to consider, unfortunately you may have to
pay the lawyer, and watch the deal de-rail after the fact.

Paul



Paul Schmidt,
Tricat Technologies
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Website: www.tricattechnologies.com