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hmm interesting - thank you.
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In a nutshell you're basically correct. Lacking any other declaration from the service your IP remains your property, unless the TOS specify otherwise. That's why the TOS is so important.
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In a nutshell you're basically correct. Lacking any other declaration from the service your IP remains your property, unless the TOS specify otherwise. That's why the TOS is so important.

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Thanks, you've given me much to think about
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Thanks, you've given me much to think about

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Hi All<br />
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I've been asked to specifically find out what happens to our intellectual property rights if we use cloud storage, for our business processes, knowhow, systems, etc. . &nbsp;<br />
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In my small mind I would have thought it is intended for our own use, not intended to become public, and therefore we are not giving up our IP.<br />
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Are there any pit-falls, other considerations, traps, gotchas, foul-play that I need to be aware of, or is someone being hyper-sensitive?<br />
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In a nutshell, do we loose any protection afforded by the law over IP?<br />
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Cheers,
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Hi All

I've been asked to specifically find out what happens to our intellectual property rights if we use cloud storage, for our business processes, knowhow, systems, etc. .  

In my small mind I would have thought it is intended for our own use, not intended to become public, and therefore we are not giving up our IP.

Are there any pit-falls, other considerations, traps, gotchas, foul-play that I need to be aware of, or is someone being hyper-sensitive?

In a nutshell, do we loose any protection afforded by the law over IP?

Cheers,

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