: Can I revise a poor logo without infringing on copyright? (Canada) I've been approached by a new client because they are unsatisfied with the logo that was done for them. However, they want

@Cugini998

It is totally fine for you to modify the logo the company owns as long as they are the legit owners.

You will not fall under infringement on copyright unless you use it for different company by just changing the text but the symbol/artwork in it. Look at this case

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@Rambettina927

I don't think you are in any danger of copyright infringement. The company should hold the rights to their own logo and brand.

However, as a designer I am asked to, and do this, from time to time. If a company isn't going to do a complete rebrand but wants to freshen up their image, I think it's ok to go back and tweak a logo and update it.

That said, I hate when other people touch/steal my stuff, but ultimately the company owns the art after we sell it to them. They may not own the original files but the logo is theirs to screw up as much as they wish.

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@Deb5748823

If the client has done it right - they are an owner of the work. The author still has the rights of authorship (don't know how to translate it correctly).

In any case, if you even rework and fix stolen work - there should be no issues for you - you DON'T use the original work.

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