[Copyright] Architectural Drawings. Etc.

[daniel at keganlaw.com]

What about possible contract among the authors—where contract includes course of dealing of the parties,
custom of the trade, behavior of the parties, etc. Some or all of the group of collaborating independents might
have some history together.

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> My understanding of copyright law, ?work for hire? does not apply to architectural drawings unless it was within scope of employment.  Team was comprised only of independent contractors and there was no employment relationship or other agreement among them, including as to ownership.  Joint owners are entitled to pro rata share of benefits derived by any owner.
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Craig McLaughlin

Seal Beach, CA
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