I need some advice on an issue I’m facing regarding the ownership of an AI model I developed during my previous employment. Here’s the situation:
I was employed by Company X for 2 years, during which I developed an AI model for them. After the project was completed, the company was shut down, and the AI model was sold to a larger company (Y) by Person B. However, my employment contract was with Person A, and I have no direct proof linking me to the development of the AI model that was sold.
The only evidence I have is the product itself, which I developed. I don’t have any other documentation proving my contribution to the AI model now owned by Company Y.
I can provide the employment contract and a letter of reference from Person A. Would this be sufficient as proof of my contribution?
What can I do in this situation to prove that the AI model was my creation, and do I have any claim over the work I did?
You should get a strong reference letter from a solid person in the company where you developed the AI model. They should highlight your significant contribution to developing a model that was sold, the scale of the customer who bought it, its relevance, deal price and how was that valuable for the company that sold it and to the one it was sold.
If you can add additional snapshots of product diagrams, etc plus get some details as to how the model is benefitting the company that bought it (quantified benefits), then that could work.
The quality, significant validation stating your ownership and impact of this will be crucial.
Hi @Najafali ,
Providing a reference letter from your previous employer that highlights your significant contributions to the AI model can serve as proof of your contribution. This letter should clearly outline your role, the specific contributions you made, and the overall impact of your work on the project.