Intellectual property issues with outsourcing software development
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Outsourcing software development means you will be transferring your intellectual property - the idea, know-how, source code (if it exists), hardware, and any information necessary to build a new software tool to a potential external partner, which creates risks.
When you provide the outsourced team with confidential information, there's always a looming danger of information leakage. The outsourced partner might use your product or its elements as their own, or worse, give it to the next client. To overcome this, You should apply legal measures to protect your intellectual property.
Tip 1: Create a Non-disclosure agreement
An NDA is a legal method of protecting IP rights that specifies confidential information that requires serious privacy. NDA information encompasses business secrets, technical know-how, designs, ideas, customer lists, and other necessary information sent to the service provider. When the vendor signs the NDA, they agree not to exploit or reveal confidential information without prior client permission. In case of NDA violations, the agreement stipulates conditions of penalties and legal prosecution.
Tip 2: Include your final app in the agreement
The contract must specify the clauses mentioning the IP right regarding the final product, and all related aspects such as source code, algorithms, etc., must be transferred to the owner. To simply put, the product belongs to you after you've paid the bill.
Tip 3: Regard your service provider as your partner
One fact that could give you a sense of security is forging a long and trustworthy partnership with a well-grounded service provider. Once a business relationship matures and you start regarding each other as partners, the possibilities of IP rights infringement decrease. This mutual trust promises a sense of safety and utmost security.
Tip 4: Protect your trade secrets
If you have any trade secrets, be sure to take measures to protect them from being disclosed to your partner. This can include encrypting your code and using other security measures.
Tip 5: Limit Server & Data Access
Another way to protect your IP is to limit server and data access. Only give your partner the information and resources they need to complete the project. This will prevent them from accessing sensitive data or making changes to your code without your permission.
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