If I was contacted by a website that wants to use my artwork to sell as merchandise, would I retain rights to the art?
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If I was contacted by a website that wants to use my artwork to sell as merchandise, would I retain rights to the art?
So that it would not be taken by the company.
Asked on July 8, 2014 under Business Law, Texas
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The answer depends on the terms of the agreement you sign with the other party. A licensing agreement ddrafted by an attorney would allow you to retain rights to the artwork and license it for a particular use to the other party.
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