Institutions of One

P07 · NASA Graphics Standards Manual

Paid work is not automatically work made for hire

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NASA can pay for work without turning every contractor into an employee.

Page 1 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.
OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCESource: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.Download image

NASA’s 1976 manual is a commissioned-design artifact; it does not establish the designers’ classification or contract terms.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.
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definition

‘Work made for hire’ is a statutory classification—not shorthand for paid work.

Page 2 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.
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Original editorial treatment for NASA Graphics Standards Manual; source posture and proof limit travel with the package.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.
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route-one

ROUTE 1: work prepared by an employee within the scope of employment.

Page 3 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.
OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCESource: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.Download image

Original editorial treatment for NASA Graphics Standards Manual; source posture and proof limit travel with the package.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.
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route-two

ROUTE 2: certain commissioned works, with statutory category and signed writing requirements.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCESource: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.Download image

Original editorial treatment for NASA Graphics Standards Manual; source posture and proof limit travel with the package.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.
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evidence

A finished manual proves a deliverable existed.

Page 5 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.
OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCESource: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.Download image

Original editorial treatment for NASA Graphics Standards Manual; source posture and proof limit travel with the package.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.
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proof-limit

It does not, by itself, prove employment status or contract language.

Page 6 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.
OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCESource: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.Download image

Original editorial treatment for NASA Graphics Standards Manual; source posture and proof limit travel with the package.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.
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relationship

NASA credited the Worm design to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCESource: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.Download image

Original editorial treatment for NASA Graphics Standards Manual; source posture and proof limit travel with the package.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.
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rights

Government hosting does not make every identifier or third-party contribution free to reuse.

Page 8 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.
OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCESource: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.Download image

Original editorial treatment for NASA Graphics Standards Manual; source posture and proof limit travel with the package.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.
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close

Classify the relationship. Read the writing. Then analyze ownership.

Page 9 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.
OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCESource: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.Download image

Original editorial treatment for NASA Graphics Standards Manual; source posture and proof limit travel with the package.

Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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Page 1 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.

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Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

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Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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Page 2 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.

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Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

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Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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Page 3 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.

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Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

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Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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Page 4 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.

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Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

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Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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Page 5 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.

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Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

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Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

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Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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Page 7 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.

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Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

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Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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Page 8 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.

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Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

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Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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Page 9 of NASA's authentic 1976 Graphics Standards Manual, showing its identifier, contents, standards, credits, or color system.

Credit
Source: NASA, NASA Graphics Standards Manual, NHB 1430.2 (January 1976). Worm design credited by NASA to Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn. NASA marks remain protected.

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OFFICIAL NASA MANUAL — REVIEW EVIDENCE

Proof boundary
Shows the official 1976 NASA Graphics Standards Manual and its credits; it does not by itself establish employment status, contract terms, ownership, or permission to reuse protected marks.

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