Re: FLASH: Ownership

[maxx]

on 7/21/2000 2:30 PM, Sohrab Pirayesh said:


> I work for a web design firm. Now while working here I am asked to create a

> flash website.

> So, obviously i do. Who owns the FLA. Me, the company, or both. Could I use

> bits of code and/or design elements, for my own further projects ( for my

> self not a new company)?


You could stipulate a contract that says that you retain rights to any

original artwork you will provide, otherwise it's Work for Hire, and the

artwork that you create stays with them.


Now, I don't know about reuse of certain elements, but if you want to know

more information about the actual legality of these things, refer to The

Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook v. 9 for more information...someone's

snagged mine, so I can't look it up for you.


I really wouldn't worry about reusing elements for your own design. I would

be hesitant about reusing the whole fla for a different company.


Are you freelance or a salaried employee?



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