# Work for Hire

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8GBwdZEqKqD2zPGGYqDuyN

## Labels

## Definition

Work for Hire in copyright law refers to a work created by an employee within the scope of their employment, or a work specially commissioned under certain conditions, where the employer or commissioner is considered the legal author. This principle assigns copyright ownership to the hiring or commissioning party, rather than the actual creator.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7mMPoEuA9Ja4rODr1LGXcR

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