Software Development Agreement

"Who owns the intellectual property of the custom software?"

Quick Answer

A specific type of contract where a software developer commits to designing and coding a custom computer program or application tailored to the client's needs.

Scope and Legal Distinctions

Software development combines delivery obligations with copyright and access questions. Payment for development does not by itself resolve all rights in code, libraries and future modifications.

What to Check in Practice

Specify deliverables, acceptance, written rights grants, third-party components, source access, maintenance and security; preserve version and approval records.

Sources & Authorities

Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.

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