HI, PLEASE, I NEED YOUR HELP. A POSSIBLE CASE HERE & I NEED CGTRADER ADVICE.

Posted over 3 years ago

It's common practice that intellectual property belongs to company which you work(ed) for. Not only that, the intellectual property was probably transfered further to the client. In that case you wouldn't face dispute from your former company but from the client you worked for. That said, there is no reason for you not to put your works in your portfolio (unless contracted otherwise). You probably can't sell that design but you're allowed to say that you've worked on that-and-that project. I don't see the reason to be that emotional about your works... It's water under the bridge. You got some experience and know-how by working in your former company. This is intellectual property you should value and this is something that noone can take from you. You'll make hundreds of new booth designs. Look forward to it.

Nixhibits wrote over 3 years ago

Really appreciate your feedback. I just worked under an abusive management. That's all. Anyway, like you said, it's water under the bridge. Nonetheless, I will be fully responsible for my works and consequences. Visited your page and like your crafts. Thanks for your advice.

GretaSJ

Posted over 3 years ago

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Thanks for reaching out.

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Kindly,
Greta from CGTrader

Nixhibits wrote over 3 years ago

Hi, there! Thanks for the feedback. Just to keep CGTrader informed, I already observed the contract which I signed with my former company, all the rules are only valid if I am still under their employment and it is not specifically stated that 3D models created by their designers are legally their properties. It is also stated on the presentation PDF files that we used to liaise with our clients that clients are not allowed to reproduce the design if they have chosen not to use my former company services. CLIENTS, NOT DESIGNERS THEMSELVES. I will quote the last line of my contract in the exact words, "k) Any dispute arising out of this employment shall be referred to the legal jurisdiction of Malaysian courts only." So CGTrader has nothing to worry about on its side. I will take full responsibility for my works, should anything happen. I hope CGTrader will remain neutral and fair on this. Just remember my page, Nixhibits and my message to get the whole story. My point is THESE ARE MY WORKS and I never steal anything. I was being treated unfairly by my former company. I post my works on CGTrader because CGTrader is my favorite platform. Sorry to say that the sales are just consolations to me. And thank you so much for your understanding and your attention for my concern. Please forgive me for being so passionate about my works.

SimonTGriffiths

Posted over 3 years ago

Intellectual property remains that of the employee, not the employer.

"Critical to an employer's ownership of intellectual property is a written agreement with the employee, one which specifically assigns to the company any and all intellectual property created by the employee during the course of his or her employment with the company. Such an agreement is often called an "assignment of inventions" or "ownership of discoveries" agreement. Absent such an agreement, the employee may have ownership rights in the intellectual property he or she created while working for the company, even if the individual was specifically hired to invent a particular product or process"

It is not sufficient for an employer to point to a paycheck and lay claim to all of an employee's ideas.

Nixhibits wrote over 3 years ago

Thank you so much for your insights. Like your works, by the way. I won't be so defensive if I work for a company that respects its designers. These booth designs are just tokens of my past efforts because I do not want to be known as a booth designer anymore. I am not a fan of the MICE industry because I find there are a lot of obstacles that hinder my growth and creativity as a creator. And the whole world has changed for obvious reason, so MICE industry like international tourism is not going to make an economic comeback anytime soon. Just being a realist here. Thanks again for your insights and stay safe, everyone.

SimonTGriffiths wrote over 3 years ago

If you don't mind me saying so mate, I think your models are a bit on the cheap side. I would have them up at a higher price. I think the best thing you can do is just find something you want to model, rather than have someone tell you what to do. This only works if you actually enjoy it. I do this for a job and I reject things I'm not interested in lol, only do what you want! If it makes you happy then it isn't work. Good luck! I wish you lots of future sales, but most of all, fun!

Nixhibits wrote over 3 years ago

You are absolutely right. Thanks!

HI, PLEASE, I NEED YOUR HELP. A POSSIBLE CASE HERE & I NEED CGTRADER ADVICE.

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