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Posted by M Arthur Auslander on March 17, 2002 at 23:41:36:

In Reply to: Work For HIre posted by Lyle B. on March 16, 2002 at 07:48:40:

: I have a question regarding the very confusing "Work Made For Hire" aspect of the copyright laws. I'd appreciate any help or opinion you could provide.

: Does a Work Made For Hire (WMFH)agreement SPECIFICALLY have to contain the phrases "work for hire" or "work made for hire?" I have a contract that states "It is agreed that for copyright purposes, this agreement will be construed and interpreted as a contract of employment for hire."
: Does this mean WMFH or something else? I'm thinking it may not be a valid agreement since it uses "employment" instead of "work."

Dear Lyle B.
Seems like work for hire as far ac copyright is concerned, but based on what you have said, there is lots of confusion both as to you and the agreement.

M. Arthur Auslander

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: : I have a question regarding the very confusing "Work Made For Hire" aspect of the copyright laws. I'd appreciate any help or opinion you could provide. : : Does a Work Made For Hire (WMFH)agreement SPECIFICALLY have to contain the phrases "work for hire" or "work made for hire?" I have a contract that states "It is agreed that for copyright purposes, this agreement will be construed and interpreted as a contract of employment for hire." : : Does this mean WMFH or something else? I'm thinking it may not be a valid agreement since it uses "employment" instead of "work." : Dear Lyle B. : Seems like work for hire as far ac copyright is concerned, but based on what you have said, there is lots of confusion both as to you and the agreement. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : America On line Instant Messenger screen name artauslander : ELAINE'S Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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