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S. 198 (101st)

Computer Software Rental Amendments Act of 1989

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Introduced

25 January 1989

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Summary

Computer Software Rental Amendments Act of 1989 - Amends Federal copyright law to prohibit the person in possession of a computer software program from renting, leasing, or lending it for direct or indirect commercial advantage unless authorized to do so by the copyright owner (or licensee). Grants remedies for copyright infringement in cases of violations of this Act.

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