Berne Convention Implementation Act of 1987

Summary

Berne Convention Implementation Act of 1987 - 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. Establishes independent authorship rights (moral rights) in copyrighted works, entitling an author or successor in interest to claim authorship and object to distortions or mutilations of such work. Revises provisions concerning the licensing of coin-operated phonorecord players (jukeboxes). Permits copyright owners and operators of jukeboxes to directly negotiate the terms and royalty rates for performing copyrighted works if the Copyright Royalty Tribunal certifies that, over a one year period after this Act's enactment, such process has resulted in authorizing the use of a not substantially smaller quantity of work. Suspends the ratemaking activities of the Tribunal while such conditions are being met. Permits an author to waive or transfer moral rights. Limits the protection of architectural works to artistic character and design, not materials. Permits building owners to modify an architectural work to enhance utility without the copyright holder's or author's consent. Permits the use of a notice of copyright on publicly distributed copies of protected works, including phonorecords of sound recordings (current law requires such notice). States that such a notice is a bar to a defense of innocent infringement if the defendant had access to copies with such notice. Requires the continued use of a copyright notice identifying works of the U.S. Government. Eliminates notice provisions for contributions to collective works. Retains deposit requirements. Continues permissive registration. Entitles an author or author's successor to remedies such as injunctive relief, damages, profits, costs, or attorney's fees for violations of moral rights. Makes this Act effective the day after the Berne Convention enters into force with respect to the United States.

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Timeline

1. 16 March 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 March 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 March 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 March 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 June 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 23 July 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 16 September 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 30 September 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 9 February 1988

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 10 February 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 9 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 28 March 1988

    Committee

    Clean Bill H.R.4262 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 March 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

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