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LyleB
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I have two questions regarding the very confusing "Work made for Hire" aspect of the copyright act. I'd like to hear some opinions....
1) Does an agreement regarding copyright ownership made between a free-lance writer and a publisher SPECIFICALLY have to state "work for hire" or "work made for hire?" Mine says "employment for hire" and I'm thinking it might not be valid.
2) Do you think that a dictionary of legal terms (ie a legal dictionary) meets the criterion of an "instructional text" as specified in the copyright act regarding work for hire?
Please let me know your opinions on these questions. I'd appreciate the help!
1) Does an agreement regarding copyright ownership made between a free-lance writer and a publisher SPECIFICALLY have to state "work for hire" or "work made for hire?" Mine says "employment for hire" and I'm thinking it might not be valid.
2) Do you think that a dictionary of legal terms (ie a legal dictionary) meets the criterion of an "instructional text" as specified in the copyright act regarding work for hire?
Please let me know your opinions on these questions. I'd appreciate the help!