To amend title 17, United States Code, to protect works of architecture by creating a new category of copyright subject matter, and for other purposes.
Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 - Amends Federal copyright law to define and include architectural works within the scope of copyright subject matter.
Excludes from such copyright any right to prevent a pictorial representation of an architectural work if it is embodied in a structure located in a public place.
Precludes the copyright owner of an architectural work from: (1) obtaining an injunction restraining the construction of an infringing structure if construction has substantially begun; or (2) obtaining a court order requiring the seizure or demolition of an infringing structure.
Permits the owners of a structure embodying an architectural work to make certain minor alterations without the copyright owner's consent.
Laid on the table. See S. 198 for further action.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
For Further Action See H.R.5498.
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