I am sorry but I don't understand what you're saying.
> Your rule is a common one, but somewhat misses the point of the argument. In the absence of a CLA who does own the copyright to the work you do?
If I don't own the copyright in the absence of a CLA, then I don't have the authority to sign a CLA and therefore the CLA should be void. I can't sell/gift/whatever you something I don't own.
Disclaimer: I anal. Even if I were a lawyer which I am not, I am definitely NOT your lawyer.
(Ianal, but I assume that means if you did sign a CLA and submit then you are breaking copyright.)
But that's not my point.
My point is that "not signing a CLA" is only half the job. The other part of the job is actively finding out your status with your company to understand their position. (And I recommend getting that answer in writing. )
> Your rule is a common one, but somewhat misses the point of the argument. In the absence of a CLA who does own the copyright to the work you do?
If I don't own the copyright in the absence of a CLA, then I don't have the authority to sign a CLA and therefore the CLA should be void. I can't sell/gift/whatever you something I don't own.
Disclaimer: I anal. Even if I were a lawyer which I am not, I am definitely NOT your lawyer.