Amendment makes technical changes to further clarify who owns the termination interest in a copyrighted work when an author passes away, and provides for the proper transfer of contractual obligations when a copyright is transferred.

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Amendment Number
531
Description
Amendment makes technical changes to further clarify who owns the termination interest in a copyrighted work when an author passes away, and provides for the proper transfer of contractual obligations when a copyright is transferred.
Purpose
An amendment to clarify language regarding the rights to ownership of a copyrighted work if the author dies without heirs. The amendment also states that a transfer of copyright ownership must recognize the original contractual obligations regarding residuals owed to writers, directors, and performers. The amendment would also make certain technical corrections to the bill.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 25, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Coble amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
11:52:46
Submitted Date
Mar 25, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 531 — Informed