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H.R. 4441 (97th)

A bill to amend title 17 of the United States Code with respect to the fees of the Copyright Office, and for other purposes.

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9 September 1981

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Became Public Law No: 97-366.

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10 August 2026

Summary

Amends the copyright law to require that registration fees be paid to the Copyright Office when the registration application is filed. Limits refunds of such fees to mistakes or excess payments.

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