2-14.5 Special Works

Special works are literary works, including technical reports, studies, and similar documents; music and dramatic works; and recorded information, regardless of the form or medium on which it may be recorded. Special works can include:

A contract for special works must enable the Postal Service to obtain ownership of the copyright for certain works. This is accomplished by contract provisions requiring the supplier to assign copyrights to the Postal Service in those works in which the Postal Service would not otherwise be considered the author. These rights and other related issues are addressed in Clause 8-10: Rights in Data — Special Works.