Abstract

The work for hire doctrine in intellectual property law is important to academics in rhetoric and technical communication. In this article, the author explains the doctrine and the way in which it works, explicates related case law, and suggests treatment of work for hire by instructors and administrators in rhetoric and technical communication.

Journal
Journal of Business and Technical Communication
Published
1999-04-01
DOI
10.1177/1050651999013002001
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  1. Technical Communication Quarterly

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