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Inauthor is a term used in the field of intellectual property law to describe the situation where a work is created by an individual who is not the author of the work. This can occur in various contexts, such as when an employee creates a work for their employer, or when a contractor creates a work for a client. In such cases, the rights to the work may belong to the employer or client, rather than the individual who created the work. The concept of inauthor is important in determining the ownership and licensing of works, as well as in resolving disputes over the rights to use or modify a work. The term is often used in legal and business contexts to discuss the implications of works created by individuals who are not the authors.