Commission contract for a copyrighted work
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Last Update 9 months ago
What is a commission contract for a copyrighted work?
A commission contract for a copyrighted work is an agreement under which the author undertakes to create a specific copyrighted work and deliver it to the client, while the client undertakes to pay the author a fee for the commissioned work.
Does the client have the right to supervise the work?
Yes, the client can supervise the progress of the work and provide instructions, but may not interfere with the author’s independence or with their freedom of scientific and artistic creation.
What rights does the client acquire on the copyrighted work?
Unless the contract provides otherwise, the client acquires ownership of the physical embodiment of the work, but does not automatically acquire the author’s economic rights. By default, the client only obtains the right of distribution of that physical copy, meaning they may sell or otherwise transfer ownership of that specific item.