Re: lawyer wants all rights to his daughters senior portraits

Subject: Re: Re: lawyer wants all rights to his daughters senior portraits

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: : I am a professional photographer, that was hired to photograph a girls senior portrait. I received a call from her father today. He stated that because I was hired by him, I didn't own the copyright to her photos. He is demanding that I release the copyright. : : Can I get a clear answer to give back to this man. He asked if I knew of a copyright attonery in my town, which he stated he didn't think so, but then I doubt he is qualified in this area. Thanks FF : Dear Francis Farmer, : Without taking professional responsibilty, it is my belief that unless there is a writing assigning you copyright rights, you own the copyright. : The may be legal limits on the right to exploit the picture of another but that doesn't take away your copyright rights. : Registration sets up the enforceability of this right. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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