Work for hire

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-005255",
  "term": "Work for hire",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal doctrine in copyright law where the employer, not the creator, is considered the author and owner of a copyrighted work. This applies when a work is prepared by an employee within the scope of their employment, or when a specially ordered or commissioned work falls into specific categories and there is a written agreement. The employer holds all rights from the moment of creation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/work-for-hire/"
}