Taser International, Inc. develops and makes video and audio recording devices. Steve Ward was Taser's VP of Marketing when he began to explore the possibility of developing and marketing devices of his own design, including a clip-on camera. Ward talked to patent attorneys and a product development company, and also had developed a written business plan for his venture just before resigning from Taser. He subsequently formed a new business to market the clip-on camera. Did Ward violate his duty of loyalty to his employer, Taser? Consider whether Ward was an agent to Taser, and how he might breach that duty to Taser. You may also want to consider the Maryland Metals case that was discussed in the video lecture in forming your answer.