Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Indiana

A woman creates a logo for a nonprofit she is volunteering for. She then gets upset and leaves the board of the nonprofit. Now she wants the copyrights to the work she did while volunteering. Does she own the copyrights if she originally gave the nonprofit permission to use the work?


Asked on 7/07/11, 4:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I must point out the following. You're mixing apples with oranges. A logo is not subject to copyright protection - it is a trademark or service mark. Are you just talking about the logo, or other copyrighted works, when you say she "gave the nonprofit permission to use the work?" Consult with a good intellectual property or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 7/08/11, 7:02 am


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