Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984

Summary

Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984 - Extends copyright protection to original mask works fixed in semiconductor chip products. Defines a mask work as the two- and three-dimensional features of shape, pattern, and configuration of the surface of the layers of a semiconductor chip product which portray the appearance of a product or convey information. Requires as a condition of protection that: (1) the owner of the mask work be a resident or citizen of the United States or of a country which is party to a protection treaty to which the United States is also a party on the date the work is first commercially exploited or registered; (2) the work is first commercially exploited in the United States; or (3) the mask work comes within the scope of a presidential proclamation extending reciprocal protection to the works of foreign citizens or residents. Vests exclusive rights in the mask work in the owner who may transfer, convey, or bequeath such interest. Recognizes the first registered transfer in case of a conflict. Sets the copyright term for mask works at ten years from the date of registration or first commercial exploitation, whichever comes first. Sets forth the exclusive rights of the owner of such a copyright, including the rights to: (1) reproduce the mask; (2) import or distribute a semiconductor chip product in which the mask work is embodied; and (3) cause another to perform such acts. Excludes from the applicability of an owner's exclusive rights a mask work used for educational purposes or an innocent purchaser of a semiconductor chip product. Protects works registered within two years of the date of their first commercial exploitation. Sets forth administrative procedures for the Register of Copyrights. Permits the owner of the mask work to place a notice of copyright on such works which includes the words 'mask work' or M in a circle, the year the work was first fixed in a semiconductor chip product, and the name of the owner of the work. Entitles the owner of a mask work whose protection has been infringed or whose registration of such work has been refused to institute a civil action. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the U.S. Postal Service to issue regulations for the enforcement of the right to import mask works. Permits the impoundment and seizure of mask works imported in violation of the owner's exclusive rights. Sets forth remedies for infringement, including temporary and permanent injunctive relief, actual damages, and the award of the infringer's profits to the owner. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 26 April 1984

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.1028.

   Source: Committee

2. 26 April 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 April 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 April 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 1 May 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

6. 1 May 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 15 May 1984

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 454.

   Source: Calendars

8. 15 May 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-781.

   Source: Committee

9. 15 May 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-781.

   Source: Committee

10. 11 June 1984

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

11. 11 June 1984

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 388 - 0 (Record Vote No: 221).

    Source: Floor

12. 11 June 1984

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 388 - 0 (Record Vote No: 221).

    Source: Floor

13. 11 June 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 11 June 1984

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 15 May 1984

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