Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

Whose Liable

I am a graphic and web designer. If a client of mine gives me copyright material to use in a job I am preparing for him who would be held liable?

Also, If I was employed a the employer asked me to take copyright material off the web who would be liable?


Asked on 2/15/07, 10:42 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Steven Mark Steven Paul Mark, Attorney at Law

Re: Whose Liable

You for sure, possibly your client. You need to get warranties about the material and indemnities. You should consult with an attorney as copyright infringement can cost a lot.

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Answered on 2/15/07, 10:53 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Whose Liable

The courts are varied in how strongly they enforce copyrights, but they do enforce them. So you are well advised to consult with an attorney. My firm focuses on Internet law.

CT SAYS ACCESS THAT EXCEEDS LICENSE BASIS FOR COPYRIGHT SUIT

BNA's Electronic Commerce & Law Report reports that a

federal court in California has ruled that a subscriber to a

medical articles database who leveraged a single-user

subscription to distribute to multiple persons copies of the

licensed content may be liable for both copyright

infringement and computer fraud. Case name is Therapeutic

Research Faculty v. NBTY Inc.

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Answered on 2/15/07, 11:00 am


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