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Sierra Nielsen LAW 442 Class 2 POD Assignment This situation between Richard and Alexa revolves around a copyright ownership dispute over the short film titled "Heads Will Roll." Richard claims to have made an effort to get ownership of Alexa's creative contributions when he filed a contract for a "work made for hire" clause. However, this clause's validity is called into question by Alexa's refusal to sign the contract. A formal agreement is usually required for "work done for hire" agreements and if one is not present, copyright ownership regular rules will apply. According to Alexa, her work as the director is protected by copyright since it is an independent creative contribution. According to Alexa, her work as the director is protected by copyright since it is an independent creative contribution. Individual contributions to a collaborative project may qualify for copyright protection if they are significantly creative, original, and independently created. Alexa may be able to prove the originality and creativity of her directing work, which could provide her with a strong case for copyright ownership. Alexa's position is strengthened by her act of registering the copyright in her name. Copyright registration shows that she wants to establish control over her creative work and is prima facie evidence of ownership. Garcia v. Google, Inc. establishes a precedent that individual contributions, even in the context of a larger collaborative, can sometimes not be considered separate works which can make them subject to copyright protection. While Alexa keeps ownership of her directing work in "Heads Will Roll," Garcia v. Google, Inc. raises the possibility that some individual contributions made to a larger work might not always be protected by copyright. In conclusion, Alexa would prevail in her claim to the copyright of "Heads Will Roll." The court will have to acknowledge the originality and
Sierra Nielsen LAW 442 creativity of her directing work within the collaborative framework of the film to allow her ownership.
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