What is a work for hire agreement?

A work for hire agreement (sometimes referred to as a “work made for hire” agreement) is a legal agreement between an artist or musician and a client that releases all rights to a work in exchange for a one-time payment or royalty. These agreements are commonly used in the entertainment industry when a musician or artist creates an original piece, such as a song, a screenplay, or a script, and the client wants to own all the rights to the work. In a work for hire agreement, the musician or artist transfers all the rights to the work they created to the client. This means that the client owns the work and can do whatever they want with it. The client can use the work to create merchandise, produce a movie, or even sell it to someone else. The artist has no control over how the client uses the work, and won’t receive any royalties from any future use. Work for hire agreements are regulated by the Delaware Revised Code and Delaware courts, which regulate non-exclusive and exclusive works for hire contracts. When entering into a work for hire agreement, both parties should make sure they understand all the terms of the agreement and know how the agreement will affect their rights and liabilities.

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