Number: 98-463
Title: WIPO COPYRIGHT TREATY IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Authors: Dorothy Schrader, American Law Division 
Abstract: Two new treaties have been developed in the field of intellectual property which are named the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty. The President has requested the advice and consent of the Senate to United States ratification of these treaties. S. 2037 and H.R. 2281, as passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, implement the changes in U.S. law to make t compatible with the Treaties. Both bills have been amended to address copyright policy issues concerning use of copyright works in digital, electronic environments, including provisions dealing with the copyright liability of online service providers, ephemeral copying, and fair use. This report updates the recent developments concerning the pending implementation bills.
Pages: 17
Date: Updated September 24, 1998