17.9 Copyright Interests-Joint Authors refers to works created by two or more authors. In joint authorship, each author has an equal right to the copyright of the work. Depending on the country, joint authorship may be considered for works created by two or more authors who collaborate in the same project or activity. In some cases, joint authorship may also be granted when two or more authors independently create parts of a work that are integrated into a single whole. Types of joint authorship include works created in a collaborative effort, works created by authors who are not in the same geographical location, and works created by authors who are not working in the same field.




