This legal reference provides the definitions of various copyrighted works in various media formats as a documented method to distinguish between the different types of works that may have several interpretations by members of the public around the globe. This text also includes the updated amendments enacted by Congress through December 2016. Many specific and niche areas relating to this updated copyright law can be found in the appendices portions. Students, musicians, authors, graphic designers, publishers, attorneys, professors, teachers, business executives, and librarians will be most interested in this updated work. Related products: Business Communications and Publishing collection Other published materials by theLibrary of Congress

Contains the text of title 17 of the U.S. Code, including allamendments enacted through June 30, 2009. It includes the Copyright Act of 1976 and all subsequent amend. to copyright law; the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984; and the Vessel Hull Design Protection Act. The U.S. copyright law is contained in chap. 1 through 8 and 10 through 12 of title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Copyright Act of 1976 was enacted on Oct. 19, 1976. Chap. 9 of title 17 is the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984. Chap. 13 of title 17 is the Vessel Hull Design Protection Act. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.