Re: Predating - Can I get caught?

The first question on pre-dating is whether the work itself is of course, subject to w-f-h doctrine. The next question is where are you/them located.

If you are in the 7th circuit, the predating will not work. See, for instance, Billy -bob, 329 f3d. 586

If you are in the Second Circuit, it's a different story, per the Playboy line of cases.

Regards,

On Thursday, December 18, 2003, at 12:10 PM, John Victor wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am planning on having programmers, designers, and
> such sign a "Work Made For Hire" agreement, which
> includes text for transfer of all rights to me.
> Unfortunately, the work was started 2 years ago.
>
> I am planning on simply putting a date of 2 years
> ago on the agreement. Can I get caught? Carbon
> dating?
>
> Regards,
> Victor
>
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