Tag: copyright

Copyright Ownership of Creative Works Made for Hire

By Paul M. Matenaer, Axley Attorneys Oct 19, 2023 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 19, 2023

When an employer directs an employee to create a work that would trigger copyright protection, who owns the copyright? What if an employer has engaged the services of an independent contractor, who creates the work for the business? Although employers may not run into this situation very often, it has the potential to create big […]

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Scary Court Decision for Employers Creating Copyrighted Content

By Paul J. Sweeney, Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP Nov 10, 2021 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 10, 2021

The creator of the original screenplay for the horror movie “Friday the 13th” could terminate his copyright grant and reclaim it, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers New York) recently decided. The outcome turned on the screenwriter’s employment status. If your business creates copyrighted material, read on to understand how the decision […]