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Work Made for Hire
Although the general rule is that the person who creates a work is the author of that work, there is an exception to that principle: the copyright law defines a category of works called “works made for hire.” Under US laws, a work is “made for hire” if performed within the scope of employment, or if commissioned under a written agreement between the parties specifying that the work is a work made for hire. Simply put, the person who accepts such agreements is irrevecably selling his rights into the work created.
Work Made for Hire
Although the general rule is that the person who creates a work is the author of that work, there is an exception to that principle: the copyright law defines a category of works called “works made for hire.” Under US laws, a work is “made for hire” if performed within the scope of employment, or if commissioned under a written agreement between the parties specifying that the work is a work made for hire. Simply put, the person who accepts such agreements is irrevecably selling his rights into the work created.
Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
NDAs are non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements. They are contract between two parties who agree to exchange and/or receive information for a given purpose – usually evaluating a potential business relationship -- and where one party (or both) agrees to keep what she/he receives in strict confidence. Good NDAs also state that the information received is shared for the sole purpose of the NDA and does not convey any rights into it. They also warn that the disclosure should not raise expectations as to whether the business relationship envisioned will actually be fulfilled.
NDAs are non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements. They are contract between two parties who agree to exchange and/or receive information for a given purpose – usually evaluating a potential business relationship -- and where one party (or both) agrees to keep what she/he receives in strict confidence. Good NDAs also state that the information received is shared for the sole purpose of the NDA and does not convey any rights into it. They also warn that the disclosure should not raise expectations as to whether the business relationship envisioned will actually be fulfilled.
How to write business emails in English
Do you feel a bit lost when you need to quickly answer an email in English? Don't know how to properly address your recipient in a business context? Confused about US academic titles? Check out our guide to writing business emails in English.
Do you feel a bit lost when you need to quickly answer an email in English? Don't know how to properly address your recipient in a business context? Confused about US academic titles? Check out our guide to writing business emails in English.