| J. Dianne Brinson is a copyright attorney specializing in intellectual property. She is co-author of The Multimedia Law and Business Handbook ($44.95 plus $7 p&h), and author of INTERNET LEGAL FORMS FOR BUSINESS ($24.95 plus $5 p&h). LADERA PRESS, 3130 Alpine Rd., Suite 200-9002, Menlo Park CA 94025. On-line she may be reached at LaderaPres@aol.com; Web: www.laderapress.com. Her Web site includes a free primer on intellectual property law. |
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WORKING FOR HIRE Q. Who owns the copyright when a Web developer creates a Web site design for a client? A. It depends. If there is no written Web development agreement - or if the Web development agreement does not address the copyright ownership issue - then the developer owns the copyright. The client has the right to use the design, but does not enjoy ownership or copyright owner's rights. Ideally, the developer and the client will discuss ownership and deal with the issue in a written agreement. |
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