Re: Graphic design and copyright issues

I think the analogy here is in the hiring of outside photographers; the common practice in professional photography under new act is to agree in advance that the work is "for hire" in which case it belongs to the company. The photographer, or in your case, the designer can negotiate for personal rights. Hope this helps.

On Thu, 24 Feb 1994, Amy Schwarzenbach wrote:

> My company is in the process of creating a capabilities brochure.
> We are planning to hire an outside graphic design/public relations
> professional to do the actual design, but we are hesitant because our
> company wants to own the copyright to the design on the brochure.
>
> I assume that the designer we hire would have the right to the
> copyright of their work. But, is it common for persons in this
> situation to forfeit ownership if asked. Is there any reason why our
> company should not have the copyright? The policy of our company is
> that any internal work done by employees becomes the property of the
> company. Can we extend this policy to an external person doing work
> for us?
>
> Graphics and copyright issues are not my forte. If anyone could
> offer advice or insight, I would appreciate it.
>
> Thanks
>
> Amy Schwarzenbach
> schwarzen[_at_]zeus.ieminc.com
> IEM, Inc Baton Rouge, LA
> 504-767-8191
>
>
Received on Mon Feb 28 1994 - 17:33:37 GMT