This post was first published on 24th June, 2014.
'Made for hire' works are of two types:
a. Works created under a contract of employment or apprenticeship (Contract of Service); and b. Specially commissioned works (Contract for Service).
Copyright Law, with respect to works made for hire is codified under Section 17 of the Indian Copyright Act. Clauses (b) and (c) of the section are specifically relevant to this article. They read as follows:
"17. First owner of copyright...
(b) subject to…