Work‑For‑Hire Agreement

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[wɜrk fɔr haɪr əˈɡrimənt]

A contract transferring copyright or intellectual property rights to the employer

Under this agreement, the creator of a work relinquishes their rights to the employer or client. For example, a photographer signing a work‑for‑hire agreement would forfeit rights to photos taken for a client’s advertising campaign.

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