the law

when i create something using indesign or photoshop for that matter, am i protected, is the design mine? thanks d. vizer p.s.yes carol
the law
Copyright, in the U.S., is inherent in the work, though it can be difficult to prevail in court if you don't include a notice. Generally speaking this means that anything you create that isn't itself a violation of the copyright laws is yours and protected unless you assign the rights, at which point it is still protected, but no longer yours exclusively. Work you perform under a contract or ''work for hire'' agreement may not belong to you at all.



If you have a particular concern, you should consult an attorney who specializes in copyright law. There's a great organization called Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts that helps creative people at little or no cost, depending on what they can afford.



Peter
the law
When you draw something on a piece of paper, is the design yours?

Copyright law in the U.S. is no different if you're using a program or a

pencil.



--

Kenneth Benson

Pegasus Type, Inc.

www.pegtype.com

Thankyou very much for your quick response, all of the sudden I'm feeling much better, and will look up the VL__A., once again thankyou! D. Vizer