Intellectual Property
Jan. 21, 2004
Software Licensees Generally Do Not Own Derivative Works
Focus Column - Intellectual Property - By Jennifer Stanley - Licensees seeking ownership of modifications that they make to licensed software face a number of stumbling blocks. Modifications to copyrighted works often are referred to as "derivative works." However, significant analysis of a modified work is needed to determine whether it qualifies as a derivative work under U.S. copyright law and who owns the work.
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