Copyright Ownership In Collaboration

Summary

In the UK, copyright ownership is typically determined by the creator of the work. If a song is created collaboratively, all contributors may be considered joint authors, sharing the copyright. For open-source projects, a copyright license, such as the MIT License, is necessary to define usage terms and contributions, ensuring all parties understand their rights and obligations. The MIT License allows others to use, modify, and distribute the work, provided the same license and copyright notice are included in derivative works. Figmas Terms of Service generally allow them to use your content for service improvement, but you retain ownership.

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if you were to work with people from other countries on an open-source basis, do you still need a copyright license
If you collaborate with people from other countries on an open-source project, it's essential to have a copyright license to clarify the terms of use and contributions. This ensures that everyone involved understands their rights and obligations.
Do you have a specific open-source license in mind?
mit license
If you choose to use the MIT License, it allows others to freely use, modify, and distribute your work, but you must include the same license and copyright notice in substantial portions of the derivative works.
Is there anything specific you'd like to know about applying the MIT License to your project?
yes. do i still need to have a copyright license to allow others to work together?
If you want others to work together on your project under the MIT License, you need to include the license in your project. This clarifies that anyone can use, modify, and distribute your work under the same terms.
Is there a particular aspect of the MIT License or its application that you need more information on?
does figma say they have the right to use your content
Figma's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy typically outline their rights to use content you create on their platform. Generally, they include provisions allowing them to use your content for operating and improving their services, but you retain ownership of your content.
Would you like to know more about any specific clause or term?