Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Florida
Copyright
I am transcribing from paper bound book to WORD file. This is a temporary job in which I will assist the author with the typing. It is a copyrighted material and she was wondering if or what I would need to sign before she hands over the material to me?
Asked on 11/20/07, 1:43 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stewart
Michael D. Stewart
Re: Copyright
You should do a work for hire agreement, along with other terms you have agreed to.
Answered on 11/20/07, 10:43 pm
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: Copyright
It is a work for hire and she retains the copyright. A simple agreement between you and she that she is hiring you to type the manuscript for her and that you are not the author should suffice.
Answered on 11/21/07, 7:20 am