Copyright Term Extension Act
/ˈkɒpiraɪt tɜrm ɪkˈstɛnʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal law that extended the duration of copyright protection by 20 years.
The Copyright Term Extension Act lengthened copyright terms, affecting works created after its enactment.
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- copyright term extension act
- copyright term extension acts
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Commentary
Also known as the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, this statute is significant for its impact on copyright duration and the public domain.
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