I was hired by a company to make videos for their website. Our agreement was they were able to use the videos as long as I was working for them (working for them, but still a 1099). Furthermore the way I was paid was on a per video basis. When we went our separate ways I asked they either take down the videos or pay me a monthly subscription. They did neither after asking multiple times.
Here are the important facts:
1. There was no contract.
2. I created all the content (writing, shooting, cutting, editing etc.)
3. This is in California (although this is a federal matter)
4. I filed for the copyrights of my creative work.
My question is, without a contract it's my word against his (and no we have no emails to back up his side or mine). Do I have a claim of copyright infringement? What constitutes a "work for hire"?

