Design Professionals Need Intellectual Property Clauses in Contracts

“Just because you start, does not mean you will finish!” A recent case out of the Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reminds us of parties’ needs for careful contracting, particularly on the point of design ownership. In Hunn v. Dan Wilson Homes, Inc. 789 F.3d 573 (5th Cir. Tex. 2015), the Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that a draftsman and … Read More