What is a work for hire?

A work for hire is a work that falls under the copyright statue whose owner is not the person who created it.

A work for hire must be made within the context of a written agreement that states the work is made for hire.

Control and responsibility of the final version of the work rests not with the artist, but the person to whom control is ceded.

 
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