S. 1640, The Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007

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S. 1640 would amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck.

Detailed Summary

Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007 - Amends federal copyright law to specify that the design of a vessel's hull, deck, or combination of a hull and deck are protected (currently, only the design of the vessel hull is protected and the definition of hull includes the deck). Defines "deck" as the horizontal surface of the vessel that covers the hull, including exterior cabin and cockpit surfaces, and exclusive of masts, sails, yards, rigging, hardware, fixtures, and other attachments.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/18/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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