a question about software and the work for hire doctrine

Does anyone know for sure whether a software program falls within any of the categories of the work for hire doctrine relating to non-employee programmers? I've read articles arguing that programs do fall within the work for hire doctrine and I've read other articles arguing that they don't. Is anyone aware of a specific case discussing this issue?

Thanks,

mike tobin
mtobin[_at_]kclh.com Received on Wed Apr 14 1999 - 12:49:44 GMT