Legal Question in Mediation in Virginia

graphic design ownership

When a graphic design contractor is hired to produce a layout and insert graphic design for a magazine, who is the owner of the design? The magazine or the designer?


Asked on 10/23/08, 2:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cary Moseley Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC

Re: graphic design ownership

If an employee, likely would be "work for hire" and owned by employer. If contracted, should be in the contract if owned by employer and not the contractor. You may need to consult an attorney to determine the precise answer here.

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Answered on 10/23/08, 3:03 pm


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