Number: RS22042
Title: The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005
Authors: Robin Jeweler, American Law Division 
Abstract: Intellectual property legislation that came close to enactment during the 108th Congress has been enacted. The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005, P.L. 109-9, was signed into law on April 27, 2005. Among the issues addressed are unauthorized distribution of pre-release commercial works, the marketing of devices for home use to edit DVDs, the preservation of the nation's film heritage, and use by libraries and archives of "orphan works." This report examines the provisions of P.L. 109-9.
Pages: 4
Date: May 20, 2005