Copyright Act 1842
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The Copyright Act 1842[1] (5 & 6 Vict. c. 45) was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom, which received royal assent on 1 July 1842 and was repealed in 1911. It revised and consolidated the copyright law of the United Kingdom.
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to amend the Law of Copyright. |
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Citation | 5 & 6 Vict. c. 45 |
Territorial extent | United Kingdom and Dominions |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 1 July 1842 |
Other legislation | |
Repeals/revokes | Copyright Act 1709 |
Repealed by | Copyright Act 1911 |
Status: Repealed | |
Text of statute as originally enacted |
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It was one of the Copyright Acts 1734 to 1888.[lower-alpha 1]