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How can they prove when where and what. Ive never seen this happen and largely think its FUD.
I mean if you have git commits from that period it’s pretty easy to track it
commit after hours or weekends
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that's not exactly how those work (they can claim an invention if it's done during work hours, with company equipment, in the business area of operation. Might differ from state to state, but that's the gist of those contracts
There’s only a few states (CA and few others) where the employer can’t claim IP developed on your own time and equipment. The other states absolutely can.
Most indie developers are not developing IP of interest to anyone other than the indie. Without marketing and continued development the IP is of little value.
Yes if you invent the next google in your spare time you could be in trouble. For this it’s best to get funding. At the lifestyle income level, your employer doesn’t have the time or money to waste on your passive income stream.
Obviously don’t be cavalier about it, but this will just get you fired not sued.
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#113I’ll be the jerk here: I’ve stopped reading articles that include the word "lesson" unless they provide tangible impact metrics—like how much money you actually made as an indie dev. I have skimmed the article and to me it is generic. It might sound harsh, but that’s the reality. Hacker News has become nothing more than a launchpad for new apps and services. These posts are often just veiled advertisements, like yet…
I think he has been open and honest about his journey. It's much better to look at these articles for inspiration and to know that if others have done it, than so can you, if you want it bad enough. Or at least more than your present situation.
We're all different and each must find their own way. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't help it he would spill out all the details for you, because what works for others will not work for you and vice versa.
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> https://get-notes.com Looks cools. Note taking/outliners/productivity is a super competitive market, but I guess you know that already. I'm a bit confused by the pricing. How is a personal license potentially more expensive than a commercial license?
> How is a personal license potentially more expensive than a commercial license? What do you mean? The personal license is billed at $4 a month paid monthly or $24 paid yearly. The commercial license is $24 per year, per user.
If you pay for the personal licence monthly, it is more expensive than commercial ($48 per year vs $24 per year). If you pay yearly they are the same price and the features are identical. I was confused.
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> How is a personal license potentially more expensive than a commercial license? What do you mean? The personal license is billed at $4 a month paid monthly or $24 paid yearly. The commercial license is $24 per year, per user.
If you pay for the personal licence monthly, it is more expensive than commercial ($48 per year vs $24 per year). If you pay yearly they are the same price and the features are identical. I was confused.
Yes, it's to incentivize buying the yearly plan. I'm thinking of getting rid of the Commercial license, tho, not much traction there.
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#116Earlier quoted context omitted.
If you pay for the personal licence monthly, it is more expensive than commercial ($48 per year vs $24 per year). If you pay yearly they are the same price and the features are identical. I was confused.
Yes, it's to incentivize buying the yearly plan. I'm thinking of getting rid of the Commercial license, tho, not much traction there.
The more complicated and confusing the buying page, the more people are going to hit the back button.
I put "Buying licenses for more than one user? Contact us". Then I can find out a bit more, send them a quote, negotiate discounts etc.
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#117Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yes, it's to incentivize buying the yearly plan. I'm thinking of getting rid of the Commercial license, tho, not much traction there.
The more complicated and confusing the buying page, the more people are going to hit the back button. I put "Buying licenses for more than one user? Contact us". Then I can find out a bit more, send them a quote, negotiate discounts etc.
That's very helpful, thanks! Is there anywhere I can keep in touch with you? Discord? X? Email? I got some of my social links in my profile.
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#118Earlier quoted context omitted.
The more complicated and confusing the buying page, the more people are going to hit the back button. I put "Buying licenses for more than one user? Contact us". Then I can find out a bit more, send them a quote, negotiate discounts etc.
That's very helpful, thanks! Is there anywhere I can keep in touch with you? Discord? X? Email? I got some of my social links in my profile.
My blog is:
https://successfulsoftware.net/
My email is at: https://successfulsoftware.net/about/
Re: Lessons from 15 Years of Indie App Development
#119Earlier quoted context omitted.
There’s only a few states (CA and few others) where the employer can’t claim IP developed on your own time and equipment. The other states absolutely can.
Most indie developers are not developing IP of interest to anyone other than the indie. Without marketing and continued development the IP is of little value. Yes if you invent the next google in your spare time you could be in trouble. For this it’s best to get funding. At the lifestyle income level, your employer doesn’t have the time or money to waste on your passive income stream. Obviously don’t be cavalier abou…
highly depends on your employer and your relationship to them. I've heard of cases of someone getting sued due to _an open source_ they maintained, simply out of pettiness.
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#120Earlier quoted context omitted.
Most indie developers are not developing IP of interest to anyone other than the indie. Without marketing and continued development the IP is of little value. Yes if you invent the next google in your spare time you could be in trouble. For this it’s best to get funding. At the lifestyle income level, your employer doesn’t have the time or money to waste on your passive income stream. Obviously don’t be cavalier abou…
highly depends on your employer and your relationship to them. I've heard of cases of someone getting sued due to _an open source_ they maintained, simply out of pettiness.
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