hoadirectormac
New Member
Question: DO I OWN THE COPYRIGHT?
FACTS:
1. For 15 years I have produced a variety show that I created, wrote narration, did choreography, and created instructions for the 50 elementary schools that perform in the program.
2. I created instructional DVD's and CD's. I wrote instructions on all aspects of teaching, organizing and the overall production.
3. Royalties for songs on the practice CD's are paid by participating students.
I choose the songs that are part of the program.
4. I have done this as a volunteer for 15 years. The production costs for this show are paid for by a non profit foundation. It is one of a number of patriotic events sponsored annually by this foundation. They pay for the facility rent and other related production costs.
5. They have never paid me anything for any part of what I do.
6. They think they own the copyright to this show.
I think I own the copyright. I created it, direct, choreograph, and do everything that has to do with preparing and presenting the program from technical details to recruiting and training participating schools. My intent has always been to maintain the copyright. I have never agreed to give up the intellectual property rights.
FACTS:
1. For 15 years I have produced a variety show that I created, wrote narration, did choreography, and created instructions for the 50 elementary schools that perform in the program.
2. I created instructional DVD's and CD's. I wrote instructions on all aspects of teaching, organizing and the overall production.
3. Royalties for songs on the practice CD's are paid by participating students.
I choose the songs that are part of the program.
4. I have done this as a volunteer for 15 years. The production costs for this show are paid for by a non profit foundation. It is one of a number of patriotic events sponsored annually by this foundation. They pay for the facility rent and other related production costs.
5. They have never paid me anything for any part of what I do.
6. They think they own the copyright to this show.
I think I own the copyright. I created it, direct, choreograph, and do everything that has to do with preparing and presenting the program from technical details to recruiting and training participating schools. My intent has always been to maintain the copyright. I have never agreed to give up the intellectual property rights.