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Who Is The First Owner Of Copyright

The author of the work is the first owner.

1. In case the author is employed by newspaper, magazine etc under a contract of service, the proprietor will be the first owner in the absence of an agreement to the contrary in the case of a literary, dramatic or artistic work.

2. Where a photograph is taken, or a painting or portrait drawn for a valuable consideration at the instance of person, such person is the first owner.

3. Where any address or speech is delivered in public, the person delivering is the first owner and where it is delivered on behalf of another person such other person is the first owner.

4. In case of Government work, Government shall be the first owner.

5. In case of work made or published by or under any public undertaking, it shall be the first owner.