Songwriting Certification Exam

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A songwriter is hired by a film production company to compose the theme song for a new movie. The contract explicitly states the composition is a 'work made for hire.' What is the most significant implication of this agreement for the songwriter?

The songwriter receives a higher-than-average mechanical royalty rate. The songwriter retains full copyright ownership but grants the company an exclusive license. The film production company is legally considered the author and owner of the copyright, not the songwriter. The songwriter is guaranteed co-ownership with the film's director.

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The film production company is legally considered the author and owner of the copyright, not the songwriter.

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