Defense Civilian Faculty Copyright Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies copyright law to allow the U.S. Federal Government to use literary works created by civilian faculty members at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences without having to pay royalties. It specifically amends existing copyright law to recognize the University as a designated entity for royalty-free use of these works produced during their employment. The bill aims to streamline the process for the government to utilize these materials, ensuring proper recognition and rights for the faculty.
Key provisions
- Designates the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences as an entity eligible for royalty-free use of faculty-created literary works.
- Amends Section 105 of Title 17, United States Code, to reflect this designation.
- Redesignates and renumbers existing subparagraphs within the relevant copyright section.
- Modifies existing copyright provisions to incorporate the University's designation.
Who is affected
- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences faculty
- The U.S. Federal Government
- Copyright holders of literary works
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific exception to copyright law for works created by faculty at the Uniformed Services University.
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