Hi, I agree with Stephen. If you are working in a permanent, salary based position for a company, it generally owns anything you create as part of your work, particularly if you're using their equipment (e.g. computer). If you were a contractor, you may own the IP of something created but it depends on the contract. A photographer who takes pictures for a customer's wedding still owns the copyright of the photos, even though he/she is getting paid to take them. For you, my advice is similar to Stephen - at your next position review (or something similar), ask how the promotion / raise opportunities are handled in the company. If they see the value in you and retaining you in the company, they may be open to giving you a raise. If you feel you are are not being valued and taken advantage of, you could look elsewhere. I realise it is easy to give the above advice being very removed from the situation. I wish you all the best.
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