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Subject:	Re: FLASH: Ownership of .fla Files
From:	Darren Critchley
Date:	Thu, 17 Feb 2000 16:46:22 GMT

John Brzys wrote:

> > I'm sure this question has been asked before and it's a subjective topic
> > but......
> >
> > When you complete a Flash website job - who "owns" the .fla (authoring
> > source) files? The design/web company or the client?
> >
> Ownership is based on the contract drawn up prior to starting on the job.
>
> many folks think that the programmer/designer owns the fla - creator
> others believe the client owns the fla - buyer
>
> too many times this question is brought up after the fla has been built.
> to avoid a falling out it is best to get things out in the open right off
> the get go
>
> jb
>
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Here in Canada the creator maintains copyright of all produced material unless
a contract is drawn up specifying that the copyright be transferred to the
client.

This is something many people in Canada aren't aware of and I don't think it's
been tested too much in the courts yet.

Darren.

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