What is a work-for-hire agreement?

A work-for-hire agreement in Oregon is a contract between a client (the hirer) and an artist (the hired party). This agreement sets out the terms of the agreement for the artist to create a work of art for the client. In Oregon, work-for-hire agreements are recognized as a way of assigning ownership over a piece of artwork to the hirer. With the work-for-hire agreement, the hirer will gain complete ownership over the artwork and all rights related to the artwork. This means that the hirer would have the exclusive right to make copies of the artwork, display it, and create derivative works. In some cases, the hirer may even have the right to copyright the artwork. The hirer will also usually have the right to transfer any rights they purchased through the agreement to another party. The hired party is still the creator of the work and will be credited as such. However, they will not have as many rights as if they had created the work independently. This is because the hirer will own the artwork and any related rights and will have control over how the artwork is used. It is important to remember that work-for-hire agreements should always be in writing and should be reviewed by both parties to ensure everything is in order. A contract lawyer should be consulted to ensure that all rights of both parties are respected and that the agreement will be legally enforceable.

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