Arguments Before the Committee On Patents of the House of Representatives On H.R. 11943, to Amend Ti

This volume contains arguments presented before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives concerning H.R. 11943, a bill to amend Title 60, Chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to copyrights. The specific focus is on whether to permit the renting or loaning of musical works. This historical document offers a glimpse into the legislative debates surrounding copyright law in the early 20th century and the evolving understanding of intellectual property rights related to music.

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