S. 2904 (99th): Berne Convention Implementation Act of 1986

Introduced:
Oct 01, 1986 (99th Congress, 1985–1986)
Sponsor:
Sen. Charles Mathias Jr. [R-MD]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on October 1, 1986, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 01, 1986
Referred to Committee Oct 01, 1986
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to amend title 17 of the United States Code to implement the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971, and for other purposes.

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10/1/1986--Introduced.
Berne Convention Implementation Act of 1986 - Amends the copyright law to implement the Berne Convention, the Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works signed at Berne on September 9, 1886.
Extends copyright protection to architectural works in conformance with such Convention. Extends comparable copyright protection to protectable works of nationals of Berne Union members.
Removes the requirement of registration as a prerequisite to instituting an action for copyright infringement.
Eliminates copyright notice provisions.
Authorizes appropriations.

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