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The copyright law of the United States grants monopoly protection for "original works of authorship". [1] [2] With the stated purpose to promote art and culture, copyright law assigns a set of exclusive rights to authors: to make and sell copies of their works, to create derivative works, and to perform or display their works publicly. These ...
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Under the 1870 law, in effect until 1909, the copyright owner had to write "Entered according to act of Congress, in the year _____, by A. B., in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington."
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Works of corporate authorship will continue to adhere to the ninety-five year term following the 2073 date. Under current copyright law, beginning in 2049, 1978 and beyond works by creators who died seven decades earlier will expire each year. [3]
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Note this provision of US law: c) Effect of Berne Convention.—No right or interest in a work eligible for protection under this title may be claimed by virtue of ...