Copyright Law of the United States of America Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code

"Copyright Law of the United States of America" is a comprehensive legal resource explaining the copyright laws and rules of the United States for authors and copyright holders. The book is presented in a clearly defined structure and offers vital information for navigating the world of copyright. The initial sections provide a thorough introduction to the Copyright Act of 1976, carefully explaining important terms and categories like "literary works," "audiovisual works," and "sound recordings," ensuring that anyone involved in copyright law can understand the legal details of owning, using, and protecting creative works in America. It clarifies who owns copyrights, what they can do with them, what is allowed as fair use, and how libraries and archives can handle copyrighted materials, this serves as an important tool for legal experts, artists, publishers, and educators alike.