What is a “work for hire?”

The default copyright scenario is that a creator owns his or her work. For another party to own the work, it must be set forth in writing. Under this default, therefore, contractors own their work. If a written agreement with a contractor sets forth that the work is a ‘work for hire,’ then the person paying for the work in most cases will own the work.

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Copyright Law

Copyright protection exists for original works of authorship that involve some minimal level of creativity. In order to be eligible for copyright protection, the work must be fixed in a tangible medium of expression so that it can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine/device.

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