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TERM OF COPYRIGHT, AND IN WHOM VESTED.
Term of copyright-Considerations respecting a perpetuity in copyright
-The Emperor Napoleon's opinion of a perpetuity-Present term of
copyright--In whom vested-Meaning of the word "book"-What
is a publication-Work must be first published in this country, or
simultaneously with that in another-An Englishman resident abroad
may have a copyright-Copyright no existence in the law of nations
—Whether a foreigner resident abroad can obtain a copyright in a
work first published in this country-Lord Cairns' and Lord West-
bury's opinions on the interpretation of the Copyright Act .. 56-66
CHAPTER IV.
REGISTRATION OF COPYRIGHT.
The Book of Registry-Entry must be correct to support action for
penalties-First date of publication must be stated-As to the place
of residence-As to the abode of the assignee-Expunging or varying
entry-No copyright acquired by registration before publication-A
newspaper need not be registered-Registration a condition precedent
to the title to sue under 5 & 6 Vict. c. 45-Copy of every book to be
delivered to British Museum-Copies for the use of university libraries
-Penalty for default-Delivery of copies to the various libraries—
Origin of claim
67-76
CHAPTER V.
ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT.
Copyright personal property-A local right-Its distinctive features-
An assignment not to be presumed-An assignment under the Statute
of Anne-Assignment under the 5 & 6 Vict. c. 45—No partial assign-
ment of copyright-Assignment by foreigner-Right of assignor to
sell stock on hand after assignment 77-83
CHAPTER VI.
INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.
Infringement of copyright-Plagiarism not necessarily an invasion of
copyright-Want of originality in modern works-Encyclopædias
may not outstrip the limits of fair quotation-Principles by which a
piracy is judged-A compiler must produce an original result-The
case of a dictionary analysed-Modes in which copyright may be
infringed-1. By reprinting the whole verbatim-2. By reprinting
verbatim a part-3. By imitating the whole or part by reproduction
with colourable alterations-4. By reproduction under an abridged
form-5. By translation
84-109
position-A novel may be dramatized without infringement-The
pianoforte score of an opera-Remedy in cases of infringements—
Actions to be brought within twelve months
CHAPTER XII.
146-165
COPYRIGHT IN ENGRAVINGS, PRINTS, AND LITHOGRAPHS.
Nature and origin of the right-The Copyright Engraving Acts-Pro-
visions of Acts to be strictly complied with-Engravings or etchings
when published with letter-press-As to what is an infringement—
The Engraving Acts extended to Ireland—Engraving Acts to include
lithographs-Engravings may be infringed by photography-What
not an infringement-In what class of engravings no copyright-
International copyright-Summary proceedings for the recovery of
penalties-Evidence on behalf of plaintiff 166-180
CHAPTER XIII.
COPYRIGHT IN SCULPTURE AND BUSTS.
The art of sculpture-Extent and duration of Acts-Conditions to be
complied with in order to effectuate a copyright-Assignment of the
right-Registration-Infringement of the right, and penalties attached
COPYRIGHT IN PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
The arts of painting and drawing-Creation of copyright in works of
art-By whom it may be claimed—Assignment and registration—
Infringement of the right, and penalties attached thereto-Provisions
for repressing the commission of frauds in the production and sale of
works of art―The penalties imposed as a punishment for a criminal
offence 188-200
CHAPTER XV.
COPYRIGHT IN DESIGNS.
Copyright in designs-Division of the right-Copyright in designs for
ornamental purposes-Duration of the right-Registration of designs
for ornamental purposes-Mode of registration-The appointment and
duties of the registrar-Certificate of registration-The registration
mark-An original combination a proper subject of registration-
Remedies for piracy of the right in designs for ornamental purposes-
As to what is a subject proper for registration under the Designs Act
-Penalty for infringement-Proceedings may be taken in the county
court-Copyright in designs of utility-What necessary in order to
obtain protection-Provisional registration of designs..
201-221