Copyright renewal process is revamped under amended law
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The Copyright Renewal Act of 1992 changes the copyright law's renewal provisions substantially. Awareness of the unfairness of prior renewal provisions was heightened by the Berne Convention Implementation Act of 1988 and the convention's provision that exercise of copyright should not be impeded by formalities. Thus, the act no longer requires that copyright registrations be affirmatively renewed and renewal should occur automatically. The act also contains incentives for affirmative renewal to offset disadvantages to the public.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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New computer crime statutes close loopholes; under amended federal law and new state law, misuse or denial of access can be a criminal act
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Among federal laws used to fight computer crime are the Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud Law of 1984 as well as the wire fraud statute and the criminal Copyright Act. The Justice Department even has a computer crimes section within its Criminal Division. Some 48 states have enacted laws to fight computer crime. Many computer crimes are committed by insiders and the state's legal definition of access can impede prosecution. The law may provide a loophole for an employee who misuses legitimate access.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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The public domain is no safe haven for artists; a significant amount of works have lost copyright protection through expiration or forfeiture
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A number of federal acts determine whether a copyrightable work is in the public domain, making determination of its status often complex. The acts of 1909 and 1976 set forth different durations for which a copyright lasts, and the 1976 act relaxed the requirements necessary for securing a copyright. Recent changes cover some works that lack a copyright notice, and extend protection to works published and copyrighted elsewhere. Some works in the public domain are based on works still covered by copyright.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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