Feature Article #1
Bill Introduced: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007
H.R. 4279 was introduced on December 5, 2007, in the House of Representatives: “To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.”
(12/9/07)
U.S. Copyright Office: Current Legislation | May 17th, 2008 | Continued
Feature Article #2
Bill Introduced: To Make a Technical Correction to Section 119 of Title 17
S. 2447 was introduced on December 11, 2007, in the Senate: “To make a technical correction to section 119 of title 17, United States Code.”
(12/17/07)
U.S. Copyright Office: Current Legislation | May 17th, 2008 | Continued
Feature Article #3
Bill Introduced: Performance Rights Act
H.R. 4789 was introduced on December 18, 2007, in the House of Representatives: “To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.”
(12/21/07)
U.S. Copyright Office: Current Legislation | May 17th, 2008 | Continued
Feature Article #4
Bill Introduced: . . .to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football games . . .
S. 2591 was introduced on February 4, 2008, in the Senate: “To amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football games, and for other purposes.”
(2/11/08)
U.S. Copyright Office: Current Legislation | May 17th, 2008 | Continued
Feature Article #5
2006 John W. Kluge Prize Winners Announced
John Hope Franklin, 91, and Yu Ying-shih, 76, have been named the recipients of the third John W. Kluge Prize for lifetime achievement in the study of humanity.
Library of Congress: News from the John W. Kluge Center | May 17th, 2008 | Continued
