Re: work made for hire

Subject: Re: Re: work made for hire

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: : In 1999 I wrote a novel for hire. Orginally it was to be simply a new version of an old 1911 sci fi novel. But instead I wrote an original story with original characters and settings (all my invention) as a sequel to the old sci-fi classic; this was copyrighted by the company that contracted me. It was an independent contractor work-for-hire arrangement. However, I have been advised recently that by law a novel cannot be copyrighted as work made-for-hire. : : As the company hasn't published my work now after more than 3 years, I would like to terminate and/or nullify the agreement. Does copyright law support my position? : Dear Kat H, : Without research, I don't think so. The key may be an analysis of 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 : ELAINE's Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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