[thelist] Copyright of the Web Site Design

Minh Lee Goon evolt at goonies.info
Thu May 19 15:55:50 CDT 2005


Hi there,

I'm hoping someone can help me with a question of copyright that is 
addressed in my contract. I understand that the content of the web site 
belongs to the client, but does the design of the web site (whatever 
that may entail)? From looking through other web developers' contracts 
online, it seems common and clear that the _design_ of the web site 
belongs to the developer.

Should I be fighting for copyright to the design of web sites? Or does a 
hired job mean the client owns everything, including the design?

Maybe, more importantly, are the repercussions (if any) of letting the 
client own copyright to the design. What would you be giving up by 
letting the client own the copyright? What part of the layout would you 
NOT be able to use again?

Hope you can help me answer some questions.

Thanks.


Minh Lee Goon

digerati design studios
www.digeratidesignstudios.com



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