Thomas Kelty is an independent developer specialising in
technology for medical devices. He was under contract to the larger
firm when he demonstrated a product he had developed. He did this,
according to FAST, to increase the likelihood of future employment.
The larger developer, which has not been named, then stole his
intellectual property.
Kelty contacted FAST in November 2002 which helped him secure a
settlement. In addition to the payment of around £9,000, FAST
negotiated terms to shield Kelty from further misuse of the
software.
Julian Heathcote Hobbins,
legal counsel at FAST, said: "This is a classic case of a larger
corporation attempting to steam-roller the smaller guy. Providing
there is sufficient evidence, FAST will do everything to protect
software developers, irrespective of their size."
