QUESTION
Does he have any entitlement to my work because it was created in his studio?
Asked on Sep 02nd, 2012 on Litigation - Florida
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I am a freelance photographer with a legal question. Not too long ago, I took photos for a client and decided to use a colleague's studio for the photos. He gave verbal consent for me to use. I used all my equipment, only thing borrowed from his was the space. Now that the shots are done, I informed him that I would be showing the Makeup artist & Costume designer the photos for them to approve. The make-up artist and the costume designer are the fore mentioned client. He suddenly tells me that I may not do this and those photos are his property because they were taken in his space. No contract was presented stating that photos taken in his studio would become his property.
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Tax Attorney serving North Smithfield, RI
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The Law Offices of Mark L. Smith
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No the property is yours.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 12:46 AM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Fremont, CA
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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This is supposed to be for criminal defense. But I don't see any claim he would have, maybe some rent money for the time you used his studio if you promised to pay. Tell him to take a hike.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 12:29 AM
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Law Office of Jeffrey L. Pollock
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This is a civil, not criminal, law issue. Your studio owner would be hard-pressed to prove any legal right to your creation.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Deltona, FL
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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He has no interest in the photos. This is like saying that the recording studio who lets someone use the facilities for free has an interest in the product, and this is absurd.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
You need to see a copyright attorney.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2012 at 2:01 PM