Copyright Law in Nevada
Copyright Law is governed primarily by federal law nationwide — the deadlines, agencies and decisions below are how it plays out in Nevada and its federal courts. For the governing statutes and what it protects, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern copyright in Nevada
Nevada state law
- Title 19 — Miscellaneous Matters Related to Government and Public Affairs › Chapter 239 — Public RecordsNV 239 § 239.010
Cited in 31 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 32 — Revenue and Taxation › Chapter 361 — Property TaxNV 361 § 361.228
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 13 — Guardianships; Conservatorships; Trusts › Chapter 164 — Administration of TrustsNV 164 § 164.870
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 205 — Crimes Against PropertyNV 205 § 205.08255
- Title 17 — State Legislative Department › Chapter 218F — Legislative Counsel BureauNV 218F § 218F.730
- Title 23 — Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 289 — Peace Officers and Other Law Enforcement PersonnelNV 289 § 289.824
Federal law
- Title 17 — Copyrights
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Copyright Act of 1976
Primary federal copyright statute. Codified at 17 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq.
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Federal law that implements two 1996 WIPO treaties. Criminalizes circumvention of access controls and establishes the safe harbor for online service providers. Codified at 17 U.…
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for copyright in Nevada.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.