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Author United States. Congress. House. Committee on Patents
Author United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Patents
LoC No. 74184284
Title Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, conjointly with the Senate Committee on Patents, on H.R. 19853, to amend and consolidate the acts respecting copyright
June 6, 7, 8, and 9, 1906.
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Summary "Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives,..." is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents the discussions and testimonies of various stakeholders regarding proposed amendments to copyright law. The book likely delves into the complexities of copyright legislation, highlighting key arguments made by authors, artists, and legal representatives involved in the reform process. The opening section introduces the context of a congressional hearing held over several days in June 1906, where Herbert Putnam, the Librarian of Congress, outlines the need for comprehensive revisions to outdated copyright laws. He emphasizes the importance of modernizing these laws to better protect the rights of creators across various fields, including literature, music, and visual arts. The text details the collaborative efforts of representatives from different creative disciplines as they present their perspectives, complaints, and suggestions aimed at drafting a more effective copyright statute. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Subject Copyright -- United States
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EBook-No. 40613
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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