“Work for hire” can exist only under two conditions. First, it can exist in an employer-employee relationship where the work is part of the author’s employment. Indicia that you are an employee includes use of the employer’s work space and equipment, ...
Registering the copyright in your work with the U.S. Copyright Office is the one and only way you can avail yourself of the various rights and remedies provided by U.S. Copyright Law and defend your work against infringement.