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TITLE 17 - COPYRIGHTS
CHAPTER 1 - SUBJECT MATTER AND SCOPE OF COPYRIGHT
Sec. 101. Definitions
Sec. 102. Subject matter of copyright: In general
Sec. 103. Subject matter of copyright: Compilations and derivative
Sec. 104. Subject matter of copyright: National origin
Sec. 104A. Copyright in restored works
Sec. 105. Subject matter of copyright: United States Government
Sec. 106. Exclusive rights in copyrighted works
Sec. 106A. Rights of certain authors to attribution and integrity
Sec. 107. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use
Sec. 108. Limitations on exclusive rights: Reproduction by
Sec. 109. Limitations on exclusive rights: Effect of transfer of
Sec. 110. Limitations on exclusive rights: Exemption of certain
Sec. 111. Limitations on exclusive rights: Secondary transmissions
Sec. 112. Limitations on exclusive rights: Ephemeral recordings
Sec. 113. Scope of exclusive rights in pictorial, graphic, and
Sec. 114. Scope of exclusive rights in sound recordings
Sec. 115. Scope of exclusive rights in nondramatic musical works:
Sec. 116. Negotiated licenses for public performances by means of
(Sec. 116A. Renumbered Sec. 116)
Sec. 117. Limitations on exclusive rights: Computer programs
Sec. 118. Scope of exclusive rights: Use of certain works in
Sec. 119. Limitations on exclusive rights: Secondary transmissions
Sec. 120. Scope of exclusive rights in architectural works
CHAPTER 2 - COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER
Sec. 201. Ownership of copyright
Sec. 202. Ownership of copyright as distinct from ownership of
Sec. 203. Termination of transfers and licenses granted by the
Sec. 204. Execution of transfers of copyright ownership
Sec. 205. Recordation of transfers and other documents
CHAPTER 3 - DURATION OF COPYRIGHT
Sec. 301. Preemption with respect to other laws
Sec. 302. Duration of copyright: Works created on or after January
Sec. 303. Duration of copyright: Works created but not published or
Sec. 304. Duration of copyright: Subsisting copyrights
Sec. 305. Duration of copyright: Terminal date
CHAPTER 4 - COPYRIGHT NOTICE, DEPOSIT, AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 401. Notice of copyright: Visually perceptible copies
Sec. 402. Notice of copyright: Phonorecords of sound recordings
Sec. 403. Notice of copyright: Publications incorporating United
Sec. 404. Notice of copyright: Contributions to collective works
Sec. 405. Notice of copyright: Omission of notice on certain copies
Sec. 406. Notice of copyright: Error in name or date on certain
Sec. 407. Deposit of copies or phonorecords for Library of Congress
Sec. 408. Copyright registration in general
Sec. 409. Application for copyright registration
Sec. 410. Registration of claim and issuance of certificate
Sec. 411. Registration and infringement actions
Sec. 412. Registration as prerequisite to certain remedies for
CHAPTER 5 - COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND REMEDIES
Sec. 501. Infringement of copyright
Sec. 502. Remedies for infringement: Injunctions
Sec. 503. Remedies for infringement: Impounding and disposition of
Sec. 504. Remedies for infringement: Damages and profits
Sec. 505. Remedies for infringement: Costs and attorney's fees
Sec. 506. Criminal offenses
Sec. 507. Limitations on actions
Sec. 508. Notification of filing and determination of actions
Sec. 509. Seizure and forfeiture
Sec. 510. Remedies for alteration of programing by cable systems
Sec. 511. Liability of States, instrumentalities of States, and
CHAPTER 6 - MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTATION
Sec. 601. Manufacture, importation, and public distribution of
Sec. 602. Infringing importation of copies or phonorecords
Sec. 603. Importation prohibitions: Enforcement and disposition of
CHAPTER 7 - COPYRIGHT OFFICE
Sec. 701. The Copyright Office: General responsibilities and
Sec. 702. Copyright Office regulations
Sec. 703. Effective date of actions in Copyright Office
Sec. 704. Retention and disposition of articles deposited in
Sec. 705. Copyright Office records: Preparation, maintenance,
Sec. 706. Copies of Copyright Office records
Sec. 707. Copyright Office forms and publications
Sec. 708. Copyright Office fees
Sec. 709. Delay in delivery caused by disruption of postal or other
Sec. 710. Reproduction for use of the blind and physically
CHAPTER 8 - COPYRIGHT ARBITRATION ROYALTY PANELS
Sec. 801. Copyright arbitration royalty panels: Establishment and
Sec. 802. Membership and proceedings of copyright arbitration
Sec. 803. Institution and conclusion of proceedings
(Sec. 804. Renumbered Sec. 803)
(Sec. 805 to 810. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-198, Sec. 2(e), Dec. 17,
CHAPTER 9 - PROTECTION OF SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP PRODUCTS
Sec. 901. Definitions
Sec. 902. Subject matter of protection
Sec. 903. Ownership, transfer, licensing, and recordation
Sec. 904. Duration of protection
Sec. 905. Exclusive rights in mask works
Sec. 906. Limitation on exclusive rights: reverse engineering;
Sec. 907. Limitation on exclusive rights: innocent infringement
Sec. 908. Registration of claims of protection
Sec. 909. Mask work notice
Sec. 910. Enforcement of exclusive rights
Sec. 911. Civil actions
Sec. 912. Relation to other laws
Sec. 913. Transitional provisions
Sec. 914. International transitional provisions
CHAPTER 10 - DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING DEVICES AND MEDIA
SUBCHAPTER A - DEFINITIONS