Leigh Is Hired by ABC Inc

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Essay

Leigh is hired by ABC Inc. to prepare a software program for a company. She works at home, has hired her own assistants, receives no benefits from ABC, and pays her own taxes. When the work is completed, Leigh begins working for another company. Leigh and ABC have no agreement as to ownership of copyright in the final work. Discuss which party owns the copyright in the software program.

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