The Importance of 'Electronic Publication Rights'

Are publishers entitled to place the contents of their newspapers and periodicals into electronic databases and on CD-ROM without first receiving the permission of the individual freelance authors whose contributions are included on those periodicals? At least one court has said 'no.' This article explains why.

Landau, Michael. GigaLaw.com (2000). Articles>Intellectual Property

Ownership Issues in Copyright Law

Among the most commonly litigated issues in U.S. copyright law are those related to copyright ownership. When more than one person or entity is involved in the creative process, questions often arise about who owns the copyright in an original work, and the answers can have significant consequences. This article explains the importance of the 'work for hire' doctrine as well as the rules governing 'joint' copyright ownership.

Landau, Michael. GigaLaw.com (2000). Articles>Intellectual Property>Copyright