H.R. 3991 (101st): Unique Architectural Structures Copyright Act of 1990

Introduced:
Feb 07, 1990 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Kastenmeier [D-WI2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 7, 1990, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 07, 1990
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend title 17, United States Code, by modifying the definition of "useful article" to exclude unique architectural structures, and for other purposes.

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2/7/1990--Introduced.
Unique Architectural Structures Copyright Act of 1990 - Amends Federal copyright law to provide that the definition of "useful article" does not include one-of-a-kind buildings and other three-dimensional structures that possess a unique artistic character.

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