QUESTION
Do I need my company's permission to sign over all claims to IP to prevent legal action against me?
Asked on Mar 18th, 2014 on Intellectual Property - Texas
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My company filed a declaratory judgment against me (although I have not been served yet) wanting me to relinquish all claims to IP I have created while on the job. I sent them emails stating I willingly, gladly and without any benefit to me relinquish all claims to the IP. I asked them and their lawyers on numerous occasion to advise on the steps necessary to sign over all IP claims. My company refuses to discuss it , the their lawyers have literally ignored all my requests to resolve this. All I want to do is get out from under this and they refuse to let me. Can I sign over my IP to them anyway, even though they won't discuss it further with me to nullify this pending judgment against me?
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A declaratory judgment is not a proper filing unless you are disputing something. I can't think of a situation in which I would initiate any legal action against someone who was complicit with my demands. In my mind, something is missing from the information you have laid out. I would suggest trying to get a free consultation with someone in Texas, showing them your facts, and seeking guidance. I don't know how close you are to Dallas, but I would try www.parmarlawoffice.com. I went to law school with the owner and I suspect she would give you that free consultation and could then assist you in resolving the matter expeditiously.
Good luck,
Todd
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 11:34 AM