Three years ago, Jack was working as a senior software engineer with Murphysoft Consultants Ltd, writing code as part of a team for large business clients. While working there, he wrote some short programs in his spare time, for his brother-in-laws bakery business. He saw an opportunity, left his job, and devised a software package which he now markets under the name "Prodoco". His customers are small and medium sized bakeries in Ireland and the UK.He is currently faced with two intellectual property issues and needs your advice.

1)His former employer, Murphysoft is alleging that Prodoco was written while he worked for them and as such, they own the copyright of the software. Advise Jack on the legal position and how he should proceed.

2)He has become aware that a Belgian software house, Sneijder BV are marketing a similar product across Europe, in fact, Jack believes it to be a copy of his code with the user screens translated into French and German. Advise Jack on his rights and how he should proceed.