Post by Obioma Chukwuezi, Esq. (@ObiomaChukwuezi)

Before You Pay Any Designer, Read This‼️

Imagine you paid a designer to create your business logo.

The designer sends the final files. You make payment, thank them, and move on, believing the logo is now completely yours.

A few years later, your business has grown. You want to register your trademark, franchise your business, or even sell it.

Then you discover something unexpected.

Paying for a logo doesn't automatically mean you own the intellectual property rights to it.

Surprised?

Many business owners don't realise there's a difference between paying for creative work and owning the legal rights to that work.

Unless there's a clear agreement transferring those rights to you, the designer may still own the intellectual property.

The same applies to your website, social media content, graphics, videos, photographs, and other creative works.

So before you make payment, ask one important question:

"Who will own the intellectual property after this work is completed?"

The answer should be clearly stated in your agreement.

It's a simple step that could save you from costly disputes in the future.

Remember, paying for creative work and owning it are not always the same thing.

Protect your business from the beginning.

Yours truly,
Obioma Chukwuezi, Esq.
Your trusted business lawyer for growth.

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