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Intellectual Property

Jun. 4, 2002

Generic Copyright Termination Notice May Be Held Insufficient

Focus Column - By David A. Gerber - Sections 203 and 304 of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Sections 203, 304, permit grantors of domestic rights unilaterally to terminate assignments and licenses. These highly technical provisions allow certain copyright owners to truncate the duration of their grants, irrespective of whether there are grounds for rescission or termination under state law.

        Focus Column
        
        By David A. Gerber
        
        Sections 203 and 304 of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Sections 203, 304, permit grantors of domestic rights unilaterally to terminate assignments and licenses. The...

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