Re: Work Made For Hire

On 7/22/99, Alex Mirsakov <imirsakova[_at_]aol.com> wrote:
>
> I am a Civil Engineer working for the State Goverment Agency. I
> developed a computer program to perform certain engineering tasks.
> It was my own initiative to write this program, I wrote it partially
> in the office using the company computer and software, and partially
> at home.
>
> The company liked the program and they want to copywrite it.
> The company lawyer stated that the program appeared to be a
> "work-made-for-hire" and the copywrite belongs to the company
> (State Agency). However, writing computer programs is not a part
> of my work responsibilities, and, as I understand, the work I did
> does not fall within any of two "work-made-for-hire" criteria.
>
> Please advise how I should act in this situation. Thank you.

If you think the work is something of significant value, consult with a copyright lawyer where you live.

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