Common use of Works of Authorship Clause in Contracts

Works of Authorship. A. Employee agrees that any works of authorship such as writings, computer programs, and the like which are authored or created by him/her during his/her employment, either solely or jointly with others, and which relate in any way to the business of Symantec shall belong to Symantec whether copyrightable or not. B. Employee further agrees that without further remuneration, he/she will do any and all of the following acts at the request and expense of Symantec: (1) execute any assignments to Symantec or its nominee of the entire right, title, and interest in and to any such works of authorship; (2) execute any other proper instruments or documents necessary or desirable in applying for and obtaining registration of copyrights on such works of authorship in the United States and foreign countries, including renewal papers when appropriate; and (3) cooperate in the prosecution of defense of any claims, lawsuits, or other proceedings involving such works of authorship.

Works of Authorship. A. Employee agrees that any works of authorship such as writings, computer programs, and the like which are authored or created by him/her during his/her employment, either solely or jointly with others, and which relate in any way to the business of Symantec shall belong to Symantec whether copyrightable or not. B. Employee further agrees that without further remuneration, he/she will do any and all of the following acts at the request and expense of Symantec: (1) execute any assignments to Symantec or its nominee of the entire right, title, and interest in and to any such works of authorship; (2) execute any other proper instruments or documents necessary or desirable in applying for and obtaining registration of copyrights on such works of authorship in the United States and foreign countries, including renewal papers when appropriate; and (3) cooperate in the prosecution of defense of any claims, lawsuits, or other proceedings involving such works of authorship. C. Employee hereby waives his/her right to enforce any moral or author’s rights which employee may have in such works of authorship.