While Working for a Comic Book Company, Jack Created a Character

question 70

Multiple Choice

While working for a comic book company, Jack created a character that went on to become a huge success for the business. Despite this creation, Jack was paid only his usual wages. What is the BEST explanation for why Jack did not receive any additional financial benefit as a result of the character he created?

• A)Jack's company was not appreciative of his contribution to the success of the business.
• B)Jack's company did not realize that his character would become so successful.
• C)Jack was an employee of the company so the character belonged to the company.
• D)Jack created the character so it became his intellectual property.

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