Who owns the copyright on an index?
If the index is a "work made for hire," the publisher will own the copyright for the index. To be considered a work made for hire, two requirements must be met:
Make sure this agreement is signed before work on the index begins. For more information on works made for hire, see the U.S. Copyright Office's information circular.
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- The index must be specially ordered or commissioned by the publisher, and
- Both parties must sign a written document in which they agree that the work will be considered a "work made for hire."
Make sure this agreement is signed before work on the index begins. For more information on works made for hire, see the U.S. Copyright Office's information circular.
To request an estimate, call Carol Reed at BlueStem (248-736-9705) or click here to email.