Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990

Summary

Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 - Amends Federal copyright law to define and include architectural works within the scope of copyright subject matter. Excludes from such copyright any right to prevent a pictorial representation of an architectural work if it is embodied in a structure located in a public place. Precludes the copyright owner of an architectural work from: (1) obtaining an injunction restraining the construction of an infringing structure if construction has substantially begun; or (2) obtaining a court order requiring the seizure or demolition of an infringing structure. Permits the owners of a structure embodying an architectural work to make certain minor alterations without the copyright owner's consent.

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Timeline

1. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 February 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 March 1990

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 September 1990

   Committee

   For Further Action See H.R.5498.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to ← Copyright Amendments Act of 1990