>This situation is unique to Web designers really, this potential for "our
work" to be dramatically altered subsequent to its completion; I can't think
of any other creative category of work that is so dynamic and transitory.
If I design a paper brochure for a client, I know that they aren't going to
subsequently alter the colors, typefaces and photos while still calling it
"my" brochure; just can't be done. Likewise a commissioned photo,
magazine article, etc. Raises some interesting copyright and related
issues, really. (Though not in this particular case, since as I say the feds
own my work outright.)
>But in other cases it could be more legally problematic (this accords with
matters Jack raised last week) -- basically, when a site is completed, who
owns what, and who has what responsibilities/rights to alter and amend
code, graphics and structure at a later date? Interesting...
I've had the same problem: build a site for a client and then, a year later,
they change quite a bit of it. It makes it difficult to put that in one's
resume.
But legally, the client is right. If you do "work for hire," then you have
no copyright or other rights to the work. The client holds all rights
(assuming that they have paid royalties for images, etc.)
In Europe, this could be an interesting problem: designers, such as
typographers and architects, hold a intrinsic design right. A sculpture or
building facade can't be changed without permission from the designer. I
wonder if this principle applies to web design?
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