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<b><i>Clause & Effect</b></i>Issues in Drafting Work-for-Hire Agreements

The common use of content created by freelance talent has made the signing of work-for-hire agreements a common requirement of entertainment production companies. But just how specific must the contract language be to make the work-for-hire provision binding on the content creator?

12 minute read August 01, 2003 at 08:27 PM
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Stan Soocher
<b><i>Clause & Effect</b></i>Issues in Drafting Work-for-Hire Agreements

The common use of content created by freelance talent has made the signing of work-for-hire agreements a common requirement of entertainment production companies. But just how specific must the contract language be to make the work-for-hire provision binding on the content creator?

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