Family Movie Act of 2004

Summary

Family Movie Act of 2004 - Amends Federal copyright law to create an exemption from copyright infringement for: (1) the act of rendering imperceptible portions of audio or video content in movies by or for the owner or lawful possessor of authorized copies of such movies in the course of private home viewing; and (2) the use of technologies allowing such movie content to be rendered imperceptible where the technology does not create a copy of the altered version. Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to protect from liability for trademark infringement: (1) persons who engage in the above-referenced conduct; and (2) manufacturers of technology that enables content to be rendered imperceptible. Requires such manufacturers to ensure that the technology provides notice that performance of the movie is altered from the director's or copyright holder's intended performance. Establishes civil penalties for manufacturers who fail to provide the requisite notice.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 8 September 2004

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 8 September 2004

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 8 September 2004

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 June 2004

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 June 2004

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 June 2004

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