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logo problems
- Thread starter strycker
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Creative_Lance
New Member
The customer owns it!
Fred Weiss
Merchant Member
I disagree with Creative Lance's reply. He only owns it if the original designer passed his rights onto the customer. If the customer is able to provide you with a production ready file, it is reasonable to assume he owns all rights to his logo. Otherwise, I would want some form of release from the original designer or other proof of ownership.
Creative_Lance
New Member
If the sign shop sold him the logo wouldn't that automatically be enough proof of giving the right to use it freely?
Rick
Certified Enneadecagon Designer
Creative_Lance
New Member
Oh, i guess that's why i'm here to learn.
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
Rick
Certified Enneadecagon Designer
it's a good thing to know and inform your clients on your policy. Make sure when transfering ownership that you retain exclusive or non-exclusive rights of publicity for your website and printed portfolio.
Quite a few sign shops hold files hostage all the time... get paid enough for the logo or layout so it will not matter if the customer takes their business elsewhere.
slipperyfrog
New Member
Again unless he has a written transfer of rights concerning the logo he may have just paid them $1000 to create the logo. If they are tough on him he may have to pay more to "own" the logo.