Darcy created a solution that prevents mildew on rosebushes using all-natural products. The product works systemically, being placed around the plant, and is introduced via the root system. While working on the product, Darcy frequently talks about the product with her boyfriend who helped her with the mixing and testing, made suggestions, and talked to her about techniques his grandfather used. Darcy obtained a patent for the product prior to putting it on the market. A year later, the couple broke up and the former boyfriend created a product with the same formula and marketed it under his own name, claiming that he owned the formula based on codevelopment. Discuss why the former boyfriend may or may not be correct.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should address ownership when there is no assignment of ownership. If Darcy failed to make a formal agreement about who controlled and owned the formula, the boyfriend can be an owner due to the fact that he made valuable contributions to the investment.
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