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Who Owns Photographs that an Employee Takes During Work Hours on a Company Phone

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  • 08-18-2014, 05:53 PM
    asmt153
    Who Owns Photographs that an Employee Takes During Work Hours on a Company Phone
    Hello
    I took a series of digital photographs that I want to publish, but I did this during a business trip using my company phone.
    If it every came to light, can my employer claim ownership of the photos?
    And what is the best waay to protect my work?
  • 08-19-2014, 05:19 AM
    flyingron
    Re: Who Owns Photos I Took During Busiiness Hours on My Company Phone
    Well, you'd need to explain this better. What were you doing while taking pictures? What is your job responsibility? etc....

    The employer certainly could argue these were taken in the course of your employment (bolstered by the fact that they paid you to travel to this location and it was their equipment you used).

    Your counter is that your job doesn't entail taking pictures and you weren't on the clock at the time.
  • 08-19-2014, 07:08 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Who Owns Photographs that an Employee Takes During Work Hours on a Company Phone
    You also need to identify your state, and identify whether there are any written contracts between yourself and your employer that pertain to intellectual property.
  • 08-19-2014, 05:50 PM
    tpeg741
    Re: Who Owns Photographs that an Employee Takes During Work Hours on a Company Phone
    You can't trust your employer not to claim ownership, not when matters are left to chance.
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