ThreadJack!I'm having issues with clients who are using artwork I've designed for my mag in competitors mags too. It's really annoying, as I spend my time coming up with new creative for them, only for them to go and bloody use it elsewhere.
I was wondering if anyone knew the legal standpoint on this, who holds the copyright etc.
I'm thinking of starting to watermark the proofs.
(I was wondering if anyone knew the legal standpoint on this, who holds the copyright etc.
I'm thinking of starting to watermark the proofs.
JimmerUK Everyone's Favourite Jim,
Mon 17 Sep 2007, 11:27,
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have you signed a contract saying they can use it in any publication?If not and you own full copyright, threaten them with legal action unless they pay you.
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HappyToast Groat froth,
Mon 17 Sep 2007, 11:29,
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Of course, you'll lose a client if you threaten to sue themso maybe you should use some tact rather than threatening legal action straight off the bat.
Perhaps "I'd rather you didn't put these in competitor's magazines" will work.
(Perhaps "I'd rather you didn't put these in competitor's magazines" will work.
gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social,
Mon 17 Sep 2007, 11:31,
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isn't this covered by contract?i assume you retain copyright, so you've licensed the use of your image for a specific purpose?
or if you've relinquished copyright, that you get royalties for each use?
(or if you've relinquished copyright, that you get royalties for each use?
mictoboy shitting in your cunt since,
Mon 17 Sep 2007, 11:30,
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To this and HT...There's nothing in the contract about the artwork we do for clients, it's just a bit of added value. If a client is running an advert in a competitors mag, we'll always redesign it (because they can't design for toffee).
I've had a thought... if we use images that we hold the licence for, surely I can use that as an excuse to stop them, a bit of a scare they might get fined.
(I've had a thought... if we use images that we hold the licence for, surely I can use that as an excuse to stop them, a bit of a scare they might get fined.
JimmerUK Everyone's Favourite Jim,
Mon 17 Sep 2007, 11:48,
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oh righti have no idea then, sorry
( mictoboy shitting in your cunt since,
Mon 17 Sep 2007, 11:53,
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"not on contract""added value"
when you do people favours, they take liberties, ie: fuck you over
(when you do people favours, they take liberties, ie: fuck you over
discomeats This canoe,
Mon 17 Sep 2007, 12:19,
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CheersBut that looks to be for images and photographs, as opposed to newly designed creative as in this case.
That's handy though.
(That's handy though.
JimmerUK Everyone's Favourite Jim,
Mon 17 Sep 2007, 12:03,
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