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Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Employee Holds Rights to Software Developed Independently Despite Employer’s Business Overlap
Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly underscores the necessity of explicit IP agreements in employment contracts to secure employer ownership of employee-created works
In a pivotal 2025 decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that software created by an employee on personal time without employer request or contractual assignment belongs to the employee, even when it competes directly with the employer’s business. The ruling highlights the limitations of the Copyright Act rega…
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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