Computer Programs Developed by Independent Contractors: Who Owns The Copyright?

Authors

  • William T. McGrath

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v8i1.39-46

Keywords:

copyright, computer programs, independent contractor, employee, work made for hire, joint authorship

Abstract

This article discusses the question of who owns the copyright in computer programs developed by independent contractors. An important decision by the U.S. Supreme Court last year clarified the ownership issue in a way that expands the ownership rights of independent programmers.

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Published

2013-01-14

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (1990)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

McGrath, W. T. (2013). Computer Programs Developed by Independent Contractors: Who Owns The Copyright?. CALICO Journal, 8(1), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v8i1.39-46

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