Description
In a Word document, respond to the following questions in essay format.
- The general rule is that the person who creates a work is the author of that work and the owner of any resulting copyright in that work. There is an exception for works made for hire. Please explain what a work made for hire is and any factors used to determine if something was indeed made as a work for hire.
- There are eight separate works of authorship under copyright law. Distinguish between different works of authorship for copyrights and identify the appropriate forms used to register each work.
- Compare and contrast the creation, registration, and duration of trademarks versus patents.
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Explanation & Answer
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Running head: Authorships, Copyrights, Work for Hire, and Intellectual Property
Authorships, Copyrights, Work for Hire, and Intellectual Property
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Quiz 1.
In regards to ownership of work there is a general rule that the person that creates a work is the
legal author and owner of that work. There is however an exception to this rule called works for
hire and they are any works done by employees as part of a job. In this case the person that does
the work has no rights over the work and the employer is regarded as the owner of the work.
Several factors determine if a work is made for hire, the first is if you do it as a job or part of
your job, usually there is an agreement signed that the specific work is work for hire. It is
however possible for one to bargain with the employer so as to obtain some rights ...
