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Work Made For Hire Contracts are essential documents used when businesses need to ensure clear ownership of intellectual property created by external parties. These agreements are particularly crucial in the United States, where copyright law specifically defines the parameters of work-for-hire relationships. The contract establishes that any work created under the agreement becomes the intellectual property of the hiring party, not the creator. A properly structured Work Made For Hire Contract should clearly define the scope of work, compensation terms, and specify that the work falls under one of the statutory categories eligible for work-for-hire status under U.S. copyright law.
