Can I use company work in my portfolio?
You can’t legally show projects in my portfolio that you created as an employee without permission. Of course, you can always take your chances (any good lawyer would advise against this) and put company projects in your portfolio anyway.
Can I use logo for school project?
Usually there is nothing wrong with using logos or brand names for school projects or even ‘practice’ projects for your portfolio as long as you make it really clear it is just a concept for practice and the respected company has nothing to do with it.
Can I put freelance work on my portfolio?
Most of the time, when you ask a client if you can put a project in your portfolio, they don’t object. Or if you’re a new freelancer who doesn’t even realize the legal issues, you put the work in your portfolio without an issue (not even realizing you just violated your client’s copyright).
What are portfolio rights?
Portfolio rights are simply the permission to display the work in your portfolio after it’s done. Few clients have a problem in granting you this (as long as it is for personal use), but if you’re under a work-for-hire contract, these rights are not automatically granted.
What is a creative portfolio?
WHAT IS A CREATIVE PORTFOLIO? Your creative portfolio is an organised collection of creative work showcasing your creativity, your practical abilities and/or your design-thinking skills.
Should companies run their brands as a portfolio?
Companies must now bring them under control. In theory, at least, most marketers recognize that they should run their brands as a portfolio.
Should you put company projects in your freelance portfolio?
When putting company projects in your portfolio, keep it minimal. Of course, this is more difficult the earlier you are in your freelancing career. But as soon as you can switch out agency work for current freelance jobs, do it.
Is it legal to reproduce a company logo?
The reproduction or publication of any company’s intellectual property, which includes logos, should only be done with the permission of the company (s) involved. If a company owns a logo which is registered then it is against the law in some countries (including the UK) to reproduce it anywhere without seeking consent.
Can You Show brands’ logos without permission?
For years, we’ve talked about just how preposterous it is that various brands claim filmmakers and other content creators can’t show their logos without permission. There are even lawyers who specialize in watching movies to make sure no brands appear without a license. Seriously.