Title 17 — CopyrightsRelease 119-73
§1304 Commencement of protection
Title 17 › Chapter CHAPTER 13— - PROTECTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS › § 1304
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Title 17, §1304
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The protection provided for a design under this chapter shall commence upon the earlier of the date of publication of the registration under section 1313(a) or the date the design is first made public as defined by section 1310(b).
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17 U.S.C. § 1304
Title 17 — Copyrights
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Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73