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of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors
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This protection is available to both published and unpublished
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In addition, certain authors of works of visual art have
the rights of attribution and integrity as described in
section 106A of the 1976 Copyright Act. For further information,
request Circular 40, ?Copyright Registration for Works of
the Visual Arts.?
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exemptions from copyright liability. One major limitation
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basis in section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act. In other
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