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Can I be sued for posting online a work I did as a freelancer as part of my portfolio?
Asked on Feb 23rd, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Tennessee
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As a graphic designer, I do freelancing under no contracts and paid under the table. A man I worked for threatened to sue me for using the work I did because I posted it online as a portfolio piece. Is this legitimate?
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You need the opinion of an attorney that handles intellectual property issues. I do not, so can not answer your question. Also, likely depends on which state you are in.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 6:05 PM
It depends on the agreement you had with the person you did the work for, i.e. do you or the other person "own" the piece you did. An attorney would need to review all your information and documents to adequately respond to your question.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2014 at 8:09 PM
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Without a contract, you own it. If he really wanted to own it, there would have been a written contract stating that the work was made for hire and he owned all rights in it, including the copyright.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2014 at 8:07 PM
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If the work is yours and there were no contractual restrictions, you may use it however you want. He may sue you anyway, but you will have a defense.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2014 at 4:49 PM