Work for Hire & Copyright
If I did graphic design and copy writing
work for a client and they are using my
artwork in their business but are
refusing to pay me for the work, what
recourse do I have in collection and
copyright realms?
Re: Work for Hire & Copyright
If you signed a written agreement that made the works "work made for hire" (as implied by your question's title...) then this isn't copyright infringement, it's breach of contract.
You performed your side (right?), and now they've failed to perform theirs (payment)... so...
Take them to court to get paid.
If it's under $7500 you can go to small claims court... otherwise, you probably need a lawyer
Re: Work for Hire & Copyright
If you signed a written agreement that made the works "work made for hire" (as implied by your question's title...) then this isn't copyright infringement, it's breach of contract.
You performed your side (right?), and now they've failed to perform theirs (payment)... so...
Take them to court to get paid.
If it's under $7500 you can go to small claims court... otherwise, you probably need a lawyer
Re: Work for Hire & Copyright
If you signed a written agreement that made the works "work made for hire" (as implied by your question's title...) then this isn't copyright infringement, it's breach of contract.
You performed your side (right?), and now they've failed to perform theirs (payment)... so...
Take them to court to get paid.
If it's under $7500 you can go to small claims court... otherwise, you probably need a lawyer
