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Do Podcast Editors Have Intellectual Property Rights? What the Law Really Says
Published on:
17th July, 2025
Episode Summary:
As a podcast editor, engineer, or producer—do you own your work?
Can you stop a client from using an episode if they haven’t paid?
This week on Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark breaks down how intellectual property law applies to audio editing, mixing, and podcast production.
You’ll learn:
- The legal difference between creative and technical editing
- When copyright protection kicks in
- What “work made for hire” really means for freelancers
- Why your contract is your most powerful protection
- What steps to take if you haven’t been paid
- Why legal action beats locking files or pulling episodes
Your editing work has value—but only a contract makes that enforceable.
Resources Mentioned:
- Get the Podcast Editor & Producer Agreements: http://podcastlawforms.com
- Explore the Easy Legal for Podcasters Program: https://easylegalforpodcasters.com
• Watch Gordon’s secret training video: http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup
