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United States Code

Chapter 1

Subject Matter and Scope of Copyright

101Definitions 102Subject matter of copyright: In general 103Subject matter of copyright: Compilations and derivative works 104Subject matter of copyright: National origin 104ACopyright in restored works 105Subject matter of copyright: United States Government works 106Exclusive rights in copyrighted works 106ARights of certain authors to attribution and integrity 107Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use 108Limitations on exclusive rights: Reproduction by libraries and archives 109Limitations on exclusive rights: Effect of transfer of particular copy or phonorecord 110Limitations on exclusive rights: Exemption of certain performances and displays 111Limitations on exclusive rights: Secondary transmissions of broadcast programming by cable 112Limitations on exclusive rights: Ephemeral recordings 113Scope of exclusive rights in pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works 114Scope of exclusive rights in sound recordings 115Scope of exclusive rights in nondramatic musical works: Compulsory license for making and distributing phonorecords 116Negotiated licenses for public performances by means of coin-operated phonorecord players 116ARenumbered § 116]Repealed 117Limitations on exclusive rights: Computer programs 118Scope of exclusive rights: Use of certain works in connection with noncommercial broadcasting 119Limitations on exclusive rights: Secondary transmissions of distant television programming by satellite 120Scope of exclusive rights in architectural works 121Limitations on exclusive rights: Reproduction for blind or other people with disabilities 121ALimitations on exclusive rights: reproduction for blind or other people with disabilities in Marrakesh Treaty countries 122Limitations on exclusive rights: Secondary transmissions of local television programming by satellite