British Copyright Act of 1710
England's Statute of Anne (1710) is generally regarded as the first law establishing copyright. It established a public copyright system, established copyright as originating with the author, and established a term for copyright protection.
Sibling (including current) terms:
- Berne Convention
- British Copyright Act of 1710
- Fair Use
- First sale doctrine
- Register of Copyrights
- Universal Copyright Convention
Broader terms: