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Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, conjointly with the Senate Committee on Patents, on H.R. 19853, to amend and consolidate the acts respecting copyrightUnited States. Congress. House. Committee on Patents

Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, conjointly with the Senate Committee on Patents, on H.R. 19853, to amend and consolidate the acts respecting copyright

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"Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives,..." is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents the discussions and testimonies of various stakeholders regarding proposed amendments to copyright law. The book likely delves into the complexities of copyright legislation, highlighting key arguments made by authors, artists, and legal representatives involved in the reform process. The opening section introduces the context of a congressional hearing held over several days in June 1906, where Herbert Putnam, the Librarian of Congress, outlines the need for comprehensive revisions to outdated copyright laws. He emphasizes the importance of modernizing these laws to better protect the rights of creators across various fields, including literature, music, and visual arts. The text details the collaborative efforts of representatives from different creative disciplines as they present their perspectives, complaints, and suggestions aimed at drafting a more effective copyright statute.

Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, conjointly with the Senate Committee on Patents, on H.R. 19853, to amend and consolidate the acts respecting copyright, by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Patents. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #40613.

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  1. 1.Front Matter3,662 words
  2. 2.Section 60: provides for fees. A uniform fee of $1 for registration;168 words
  3. 3.Section 4954: , page 7.--Renewal term abolished131 words
  4. 4.Section 4956: , page 9.--Importation by individuals of the foreign105 words
  5. 5.Section 4962: , page 13.--Notice.--The date and the word "by" no116 words
  6. 6.Section 4964: , page 14.--Witnesses not to be required for the9,458 words
  7. 7.Section 4: is the section upon which everything more or less hangs, and (1)8,677 words
  8. 8.Section 4: is the section upon which everything more or less hangs, and (2)8,734 words
  9. 9.Section 4: is the section upon which everything more or less hangs, and (3)4,787 words
  10. 10.Section 9: provides, about the fifth or sixth line, that "in the case (1)8,581 words
  11. 11.Section 9: provides, about the fifth or sixth line, that "in the case (2)6,987 words
  12. 12.Section 23: , subdivision (b) (1)8,664 words
  13. 13.Section 23: , subdivision (b) (2)8,560 words
  14. 14.Section 34: provides5,780 words
  15. 15.Section 1: , paragraph (f), should be amended by striking out the161 words
  16. 16.Section 2: appears to be substantially similar to section 36, and95 words
  17. 17.Section 4: is absurdly broad and indefinite and covers pastry or252 words
  18. 18.Section 8: , paragraph (a), in the interest of clearness should be90 words
  19. 19.Section 10: , line 24, the words "and such registration shall be108 words
  20. 20.Section 13: , page 9, line 19, "and all his rights and privileges119 words
  21. 21.Section 14: , line 2, the words "or the," and the following matter544 words
  22. 22.Section 17: , line 22, the words "be extended to" should be52 words
  23. 23.Section 18: relates to the term of copyright633 words
  24. 24.Section 22: , line 14, is too broadly worded for the benefit of the43 words
  25. 25.Section 23: , paragraph (b), should be canceled and made to read126 words
  1. 26.Section 25: should be amended by inserting at the end of line 23199 words
  2. 27.Section 29: , lines 6 and 7, the words "supposed to contain" should170 words
  3. 28.Section 38: , line 23, there should be inserted after the word71 words
  4. 29.Section 44: should be amended by inserting after "assignment", in157 words
  5. 30.Section 55: provides for the destruction of card catalogues. The144 words
  6. 31.Section 63: should be amended by striking out the words "sold or221 words
  7. 32.Section 4966: of the Revised Statutes should be repealed5,194 words
  8. 33.Section 9: directs that notice of copyright shall be given at each181 words
  9. 34.Section 20: seems calculated to work an injustice to novelists122 words
  10. 35.Section 45: might be profitably augmented by including the732 words
  11. 36.Section 60: of the bill provides that several volumes of the same174 words
  12. 37.Section 5: , page 4, after line 7 insert "(m) Miscellaneous."50 words
  13. 38.Section 60: , page 38, line 15, change period to comma, and add: "or (1)8,682 words
  14. 39.Section 60: , page 38, line 15, change period to comma, and add: "or (2)3,574 words
  15. 40.Section 4966: of the Revised Statutes covers that ground already, and1,342 words
  16. 41.Section 15: contains a provision as to what shall happen if the131 words
  17. 42.Section 18: relates to the duration of copyright. Gentlemen, that is a1,725 words
  18. 43.Section 30: reads541 words
  19. 44.Section 32: There is a statement that541 words
  20. 45.Section 35: provides that "In all recoveries under this act full costs2,527 words
  21. 46.Section 3: has been supposed to have some particular reference to82 words
  22. 47.Section 19: , on the other hand, relates merely to now existing (1)8,259 words
  23. 48.Section 19: , on the other hand, relates merely to now existing (2)3,274 words
  24. 49.Section 4966: should be amended by making clear that it relates3,086 words