If I did training videos for online presentations at a former employer but our parting was not pleasant and the videos are still up, can I do anything I can do to stop them?
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If I did training videos for online presentations at a former employer but our parting was not pleasant and the videos are still up, can I do anything I can do to stop them?
Images from them are being used in new areas.
Asked on October 10, 2014 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
No, if you were employed by them and did the videos as part of your employment, then they own all rights to them (including copyright) and complete freedom to decide whether, how, when, etc. to sue them--including using images from them in other contexts.
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