Source Code
"Who owns the source code created by an employee?"
Quick Answer
The human-readable version of computer software. Under Turkish copyright law, source code is strictly protected as a literary work.
Scope and Legal Distinctions
Access to source code and ownership of copyright are separate rights. A software licence may not permit modification, redistribution or disclosure of the code.
What to Check in Practice
Review the written rights grant, third-party licences, repository access and escrow triggers; control credentials and maintain version records.
Sources & Authorities
Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.
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