Copyright Renewal Act of 1992

Copyright Renewal Act of 1992, enacted June 26, is an act of the United States Congress, enacted to reverse the longstanding requirement under US law that a second term of copyright protection is contingent on a renewal registration with the Library of Congress.

It amended the 1976 Copyright Act.

Read more about Copyright Renewal Act Of 1992:  Works Affected By The 1992 Amendment, The Renewal System Prior To The 1992 Amendment, Effect of The 1992 Amendment, Benefits of Filing Copyright Renewal Application, Filing Period, Eligibility To Claim Renewal, Music Industry Implications, Reaction Against The 1992 Amendment

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