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S. 1785 (109th)

Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2005

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28 September 2005

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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

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Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2005 - Amends federal copyright law to specify that the design of both the vessel hull and deck are protected (currently, only the design of the vessel hull is protected and the definition of hull includes the deck). Defines "deck" as the horizontal surface of the vessel that covers the hull, including exterior cabin and cockpit surfaces, and exclusive of masts, sails, yards, rigging, hardware, fixtures, and other attachments.

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