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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the work made hire contract in the editor.
Begin by filling in the date of the agreement at the top of the document. This is crucial for establishing a timeline.
Next, enter the Designer's name and address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this identifies who is creating the work.
Fill in the Owner's corporation name and address. This section confirms who commissioned the work.
In Section I, acknowledge that the Work is a work made for hire by confirming ownership rights. You may need to review this section carefully.
Complete Section V by specifying the delivery date and format for submitting the completed Work.
Finally, ensure all parties sign at the bottom of the document to validate the agreement. Use our platform’s signature feature for convenience.

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What three conditions must be satisfied for a work to be deemed a work made for hire?

In order for a contractors work to be considered a work made for hire, it must satisfy several conditions: (1) it must be specially ordered or commissioned by the business; (2) must fit into one of nine enumerated categories identified in the Copyright Law; and (3) must be produced pursuant to a written agreement

What is a work made for hire agreement?

A work made for hire, or work for hire , refers to works whose ownership belongs to a third party rather than the creator. For example, the employer is the author of the work completed and not the employee or actual creator of the work.

How does a contract for hire work?

Also known as temp to hire, contract to hire agreements typically set out the length of time the contractor will work for the employer . At the end of this trial period, the employer can decide whether to hire the contractor as a full-time employee with benefits. Many roles hire contract to hire, including: Sales.

What is the exception to work made for hire?

Work for hire is a statutorily defined term (17 U.S.C. 101) and so a work for hire is not created merely because parties to an agreement state that the work is a work for hire. It is an exception to the general rule that the person who actually creates a work is the legally-recognized author of that work.