Engravers' Copyright Act, London (1777)

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Engravers' Copyright Act, London (1777), Primary Sources on Copyright (1450-1900), eds L. Bently & M. Kretschmer, www.copyrighthistory.org

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Full title:
An act for effectually securing the property of prints to inventers and engravers, by enabling them to sue for and recover penalties in certain cases, 1777, 17 Geo. III, c.57

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Abstract:
This document is associated with the following core document: uk_1735

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Related documents in this database:
1735: Engravers' Copyright Act
1735: The Case of Designers, Engravers, Etchers, &c.
1735: Engravers' Copyright Act (parchment copy)
1766: Engravers' Copyright Act

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Year: 1777

Location: London

Language: English

Source: Durham University Library

Persons referred to:
George II
George III

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Cases referred to:
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Institutions referred to:
House of Commons
House of Lords

Legislation:
Engravers' Copyright Act, 1735, 8 Geo.II, c.13

Keywords:
adaptation
engravings, protected subject matter
formalities
incentives
maps, protected subject matter

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