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all already printed works, geographical, topographical and similar drawings,
musical compositions and existing works of art.
§. 36. The holder of a privilege granted before the enactment of the present
statute is at liberty to decide whether he wants to make use of this privilege or
invoke the protection provided by this statute.
§. 37. All previous provisions that conflict with, or deviate from, this
statute are no longer valid.
§. 38. This statute shall be applied to works published in foreign countries to
the same extent that the rights established in it are likewise granted to works
published in Our lands by the laws of those countries.
In proof of which there follows Our personal signature, accompanied by
the Royal Seal.
Enacted in Berlin, 11 June 1837.
(place of the seal) Frederick William.
Karl, Duke of Mecklenburg
Baron von Altenstein von Kamptz Mühler
Certified:
On behalf of the Secretary of State:
Duesberg.