Software Copyright Expert Opinion

I’m in the middle of a software-copyright dispute that I hope to settle without going to court. The other party insists they hold 100 % of the rights, yet throughout development we collaborated over Subversion (SVN). I can supply you with the complete .svn directory from my local machine, the original design documents, and extensive email threads that map the evolution of the codebase. I need a seasoned legal professional who specialises in software copyright to review this material and prepare a well-reasoned written opinion supporting joint authorship. The opinion must: • reference relevant copyright statutes and case law, • explain how shared SVN commits, design artefacts, and dated correspondence substantiate co-creation, and • be formatted so I can present it directly to the opposing counsel during settlement talks. You are welcome to suggest any additional evidence that would strengthen the argument. Fluency in analysing SVN logs, commit authorship, and code provenance will help you articulate the technical narrative in legally persuasive language. Delivery: a polished expert-opinion letter (PDF + editable file) with citations, an appendix summarising key exhibits, and a brief covering note outlining next steps I can pursue should negotiations continue.