Plaintiff Williams & Wilkins Company, a medical publisher, charges that the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM), has infringed plaintiff's copyrights in certain of its medical journals by making unauthorized photocopies of articles from those…

The translation of literature from one language into another is perhaps one of the most important problems in view of the fact that an inordinately large amount of human labor is expended on translation. A particularly complex problem arises before the scientists of all countries in connection with the need to become familiar with scientific…

This September 29, 1976, report of the joint Senate-House of Representatives Conference Committee contains the amended text of a proposed new copyright law. An explanation of the specific points of conflict in the House and Senate versions of the bill and the resolutions suggested by the Conference Committee are appended. As reported out of the…

Three experts offer their opinions on the questions of copyright and video tape recordings. (JY)

Includes the pertinent sections of the current copyright revision bill. (PF)

Photocopying guidelines for records maintenance and retention for interlibrary photocopying; also a statement on copyright clearance. (JPF)

The provision of the new law that confers a right to terminate transfers and licenses of copyright is discussed, ways in which these rights are exercised and in which the reversionary rights are recaptured and regranted are outlined, and practical and interpretative problems are considered. (LBH)

The basic question addressed is how long should copyright protection last? The duration provisions in Anglo-American copyright legislation are reviewed, beginning with the Statute of Anne. Revision efforts from 1909 to 1940, the last general revision effort leading to the Act of 1976, and duration provisions of the new act are described. (LBH)

Attempts to familiarize teachers and others with the major provisions of the new copyright law signed by President Ford on October 19, 1976. (Author/RK)

Explains the exceptions incorporated in the Copyright Act to deal with problems raised by computer software. The exceptions discussed include the right to load copy, to make backup copies, and to modify software, as well as the fair use doctrine. (CLB)

Discusses copyright issues: what can be copyrighted, rights of copyright holders, avoiding copyright infringement, using copyrighted works, and addresses for more information concerning copyright laws. (CT)

Presents a detailed description of copyright laws and procedures for obtaining copyrights. (AEA)

Particular trends examined are: (1) micropublishing; (2) microform research; (3) copyright and other legislation; (4) publication on microforms; (5) products, equipment and services and (6) professional activities. (MF)

Preservation, storage and shelving, handling and use, and tape copying are discussed. (5 references) (AB)