Virtual rejected several proposals, and Lyer adopted several minor suggestions before the structure arose near Main Street. Virtual is unlikely to hold whatever copyright this work enjoys. B. Virtual is a joint author of this work for hire. C. Buildings are not copyrightable subject matter. D. Unauthorized building photographs would infringe any copyright Virtual might hold.
Lance sends stories to The Herald.
Lance learns of acceptance when he gets checks. For a fee, Herald allows Lexis-Nexis to put its full content online. Lance sued Herald. A. Herald is liable because Lexis-Nexis infringes. B. Herald is liable as a direct infringer.