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by United States, Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Chapter 1
Section 101. Definitions
Section 102. Subject matter of copyright: In general
Section 103. Subject matter of copyright: Compilations and derivative works
Section 104. Subject matter of copyright: National origin
Section 104A. Copyright in restored works
Section 105. Subject matter of copyright: United States Government works
Section 106. Exclusive rights in copyrighted works
Section 106A. Rights of certain authors to attribution and integrity
Section 107. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use
This volume brings together the complete text of Title 17 of the United States Code, incorporating every amendment through the end of the 106th Congress in 2000. It covers the core Copyright Act of 1976, the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act, and the Vessel Hull Design Protection Act, offering a single, authoritative source for anyone who needs to understand U.S. copyright law.
The material is organized into clear, numbered chapters that walk the reader through the subject matter and scope of copyright, ownership and transfer, term length, notice and registration, infringement remedies, and manufacturing requirements. Later sections explore specialized topics such as digital audio recording devices, sound recordings, music videos, and modern management systems, while additional chapters address design protection for chips and vessels. A set of appendices gathers transitional provisions, international treaties, and key provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Ideal for legal professionals, students, and creators alike, this reference makes it easy to locate statutory language, compare amendments, and stay informed about the evolving framework that governs creative works in the United States.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (685K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A vast, many-voiced literary tradition has grown here, from classic American storytelling to contemporary fiction, memoir, poetry, and history. Writers from the United States often explore identity, freedom, conflict, reinvention, and the changing shape of everyday life.
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Part of the Library of Congress, this office sits at the crossroads of law, creativity, and public record. It helps protect original work in the United States while preserving a running record of the nation’s cultural output.
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