legislation: 101-hr-3990
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| 101-hr-3990 | 101 | hr | 3990 | Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 | Commerce | 1990-02-07 | 1990-09-27 | For Further Action See H.R.5498. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 1 | Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 - Amends Federal copyright law to define and include architectural works within the scope of copyright subject matter. Excludes from such copyright any right to prevent a pictorial representation of an architectural work if it is embodied in a structure located in a public place. Precludes the copyright owner of an architectural work from: (1) obtaining an injunction restraining the construction of an infringing structure if construction has substantially begun; or (2) obtaining a court order requiring the seizure or demolition of an infringing structure. Permits the owners of a structure embodying an architectural work to make certain minor alterations without the copyright owner's consent. | 2025-08-26T17:26:41Z |