Hello All,
I have a legal question.Who owns the rights to the 3d model when a freelancer has created it outside of the company who created the image?Any ideas?
I have been at this for years and have quite a library of 3d models that I created myself for other companies.
The architects have the rights for the dwgs and the companies have the rights for the final image but where does that leave the modeller,does the paying company own sole rights to the model or is it a shared copyright between Architect/Image house and Modeller???Does the Modeller have any entitlement
Is it necessary to contact original architects for permission to use the model ?What happens if the company no longer exists or you dont know who they are?(Title Blocks removed)
Out of professional courtesy I feel contact should be made with all parties involved but its the actual legality I'm wondering about?
Any one have any idea of legality's of Rendering these models and putting the images up on the web?
Any lawyers/render heads out there?
I'm going to try and contact the relevant authorities to find out for sure, but maybe some members have come across this.I'll post back if I get any info.
All thoughts appreciated.
