Who owns the copyright of a website design in insolvency and unpaid wages?
Copyright covers literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work. Intellectual property law covers web design, logos’ and so forth. Literary works can sometimes include website designs, but it largely depends on the content. The difference is crucial. Under copyright law, the basic legal position is that copyright of works created during the course of employment will be owned by the employer unless an agreement to the contrary is in place. The same is not true for IP law; which depends on the contract of employment. It does not matter that you have not been paid or that the company is no longer operating. Having said that, breaching a persons IP rights usually results in damages being awarded. If that happens you can counterclaim for loss of earnings/unpaid wages.
