Got hired as a marketer. Wrote software during my free time, job related. Brought that software into my work to do things faster/easier/smarter, team adopted it and now its an important part of our methodology.
Now we are moving to make this concept into a SaaS offering.
I came up with the idea, made the first implementation (proof of concept), now I will likely be the only person doing dev on the SaaS prototype.
I told my employer I want to co-own it with the company.
Now, the question is - how would this be done? What type/amount of ownership should I request?
I believe I am legally the owner of this tool. I never signed any IP agreements, and I believe creating software is outside the scope of my employment as a marketer.
Any advice, thoughts, criticisms -- would be very helpful while I contemplate next steps here.
TL;DR
Made a software tool to assist with my job, now my company wants to make it into a SaaS offering, and I want co-ownership. Seeking advice, those with similar stories.
Now we are moving to make this concept into a SaaS offering.
I came up with the idea, made the first implementation (proof of concept), now I will likely be the only person doing dev on the SaaS prototype.
I told my employer I want to co-own it with the company.
Now, the question is - how would this be done? What type/amount of ownership should I request?
I believe I am legally the owner of this tool. I never signed any IP agreements, and I believe creating software is outside the scope of my employment as a marketer.
Any advice, thoughts, criticisms -- would be very helpful while I contemplate next steps here.
TL;DR Made a software tool to assist with my job, now my company wants to make it into a SaaS offering, and I want co-ownership. Seeking advice, those with similar stories.