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Legal Issues in Publishing – Copyright and Reprint ... - Venable LLP

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How Are <strong>Copyright</strong> Rights Obta<strong>in</strong>ed –<br />

Created by Conduct/Relationship<br />

• CREATION - Through creation (ownership<br />

resides <strong>in</strong> the author)<br />

• WORKS FOR HIRE – Generally limited to<br />

employees – otherwise, must be <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• IMPLIED LICENSE – Where no written contract<br />

exists, “contract by conduct”<br />

4<br />

© 2010 <strong>Venable</strong> <strong>LLP</strong>

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