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Lamar Smith: “The purpose of copyright law is to promote the public interest by encouraging the creation of new works of authorship.”

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
The purpose of copyright law is to promote the public interest by encouraging the creation of new works of authorship.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith explains the intent behind copyright law and its balance.

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