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From: datta@VACS.UWP.WISC.EDU (David Datta)
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Subject: Imports and Copyrights (Where you should look for info)
Summary: Here is the info...
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I have noticed quite a few people want to know where the "parallel
import law" is written. Here is the place to start:

United States Code Title 17- Copyrights

The chapters of particular interest are:

Section 101: Subject Matter and Scope of Copyright
Section 201: Copyright Ownership and Transfer
Section 301: Duration of Copyright
Section 601: Manufacturing Requirement and Importation

Essentially, what the code says is that you can import 1 copy of any
title you wish to use for your own personal use. There are various
exceptions for such things as Libraries & Religious Institutions.

You should be able to find the United States Code in any refrence
Library.

Please note, I am not a lawyer, I am just pointing the way for other
people who want to know where to look.
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