Questions:
Agreements:
- Work for Hire Agreement:
Do I
own my own work or does someone else own it?
If I hire someone to work for me,
how do I make sure that I keep the copyright to the work?
- Joint
Author Agreement:
Do we really need an agreement? We’ve been
friends for years and we trust each other.
-Band Agreement:
If own all the equipment and gear, is it my band?
If
I did the most work and wrote all the music and the others just added some words and the solos, Do I own the songs?
What happens if or when the band breaks up?
Who can still
use the name?
Who owns the songs?
-Bill
of Sale for artwork:
How can I to borrow my work back from the person
who bought it for an exhibition?
Copyright:
Why should I register my
work with the US Copyright Office?
What can I copyright?
I have this great idea for a book, play, movie, television show, comic
book. Can I copyright my idea to prevent someone from stealing it?
Licensing:
I've been asked to license my work for print, film or television. What does this mean? Do I still own my work
if I do license it?
I've
been asked to sign a release for my work to appear in print, a film, or television. What does this mean? Will I get paid money
if the book, film or television show is a hit?
Answers:
The answers to all of these questions are best addressed
during a consultation with an attorney, who can discuss your specific facts, and can provide the correct legal advice.