The conversation between human and AI assistant.
If I create a program on company time using my own equipment, does the company I work for own the program?
Can my employer force me to give them ownership of my program?
In some cases, yes. If you signed an employment agreement that includes language about intellectual property ownership or if you work in an industry where the norm is for the company to own all intellectual property created by employees, then your employer may have a strong case for ownership. However, if you have a clear agreement in place or if you are in a more flexible industry, you may have more room to negotiate ownership.