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 the Company shall belong to the Company, 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 the Company: i. execute any assignment to the Company or its nominee of the entire right, title, and interest in and to any such works of authorship; ii. execute any other proper instruments or documents necessary or desirable in applying for and obtaining registration of copyrights on such works of authorship in Canada and foreign countries, including renewal papers when appropriate; and iii. cooperate in the prosecution or defense of any claims, lawsuits, or other proceedings involving such works or authorship. iv. Employee hereby waives his/her right to enforce any moral or author’s right which Employee may have in such works of authorship.

Works of Authorship. a. 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 the Company Symantec shall belong to the Company, Symantec whether copyrightable or not. b. 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 the CompanySymantec: i. (1) execute any assignment to the Company Symantec or its nominee of the entire right, title, and interest in and to any such works of authorship; ii. (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 Canada and foreign countries, including renewal papers when appropriate; and iii. (3) cooperate in the prosecution or defense of any claims, lawsuits, or other proceedings involving such works or authorship. iv. C. Employee hereby waives his/her right to enforce any moral or author’s 's right which Employee may have in such works of authorship.