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| Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Patents |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06018341 |
| Title |
Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, on H. R. 11943, to Amend Title 60, Chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States Relating to Copyrights
May 2, 1906. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, on H. R. 11943, to amend Title 60, Chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to copyrights" is a historical document written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1906. This text is a record of the discussions and arguments presented before a congressional committee regarding proposed amendments to copyright laws, with a focus on the rights of composers and music publishers. It explores the challenges faced by American composers in gaining recognition and financial support for their work. The book comprises testimonies and arguments from various stakeholders, including music publishers, composers, and attorneys advocating for state protection of musical works. A significant part of the discussions revolves around the impact of copyright laws on the ability of music publishers to control the public performance rights of their compositions. Proponents of stricter copyright protections argue that without proper rights enforcement, composers would suffer financially, stifling American musical creativity. On the other hand, opponents contend that current copyright constraints hinder access to music for communal performances, especially in charitable and educational contexts. As a result, this document provides a comprehensive view of the tensions between artistic ownership and public accessibility in the realm of music during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States |
| Subject | Copyright -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38231 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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