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Originally Posted by Looking_for_911
I once knew a graphic artist that whenever he came up with a new design that he was submitting to client would first mail himself a copy. The design would be packaged, sealed with tape, then mailed to himself enabling himself to show a post mark should the question of copyright or date of creation ever arised.
I don't know if this practice would help you in the future but it couldn't hurt.
Good luck on this situation.
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That's called a poor mans copyright.
Your artist associate would have done better having a scope of work and copyright document drafted.
I don't work with artists that don't have one.
If they run into a client that won't sign or accept one that's a sign to run, they'll likely not get paid.
Better for everyone.
BTW, in 'work for hire" disputes courts will typically side with the creator of the work when there is no copyright release document.