Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Texas
Artist use of others images while working for companies
I worked for a company - and built a website for them using copyrighted images. i told the owner that the images HAD to be paid for - but he ignored my heed and released the site anyway - now he is getting sued by the owners of the images and now he wants to sue me cause i used them. i do understand that what i did for him, while working for him is his work - but can he win a case against me for using the images?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Artist use of others images while working for companies
If you were his employee, working on an hourly or salaried basis, his chances of winning are very poor. If you were an independent contractor, and you failed to get his understanding in writing, his chances are very good.