Who owns copyright in work created by an employee?
Who owns copyright in work created by an employee?
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3Employment context alone does not answer every copyright question.
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Ownership can depend on the applicable copyright law, employment relationship, contract terms and the nature of the work. Written IP provisions reduce uncertainty.
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Keep the employment agreement, project instructions and evidence of who commissioned and paid for the work.
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