>>I'm no lawyer :)
>>
>>Are you saying that code developed by a person belongs to that person
>>unless 'signed' over?
>
>I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney who specializes in computer law.
>
>It depends on your employment agreement. If you are an employee, the code belongs to the employer. If it is a "work for hire", the code belongs to you.

I think that's incorrect. If it's a "work for hire", the code belongs to the contractor, not the subcontractor (who is probably the author).

Alan