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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Employee-Owned Software Developed Independently Despite Employer’s Competing Business

Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly underscores the necessity of clear IP agreements in employment contracts to secure employer ownership of employee-created intellectual property

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In a pivotal 2025 Ontario Court of Appeal decision, the court held that software developed by an employee on personal time without employer request or agreement belongs to the employee, even when it directly competes with the employer’s business. The ruling highlights the limitations of the Copyright Act in assigning…
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