Copyright Law in Oregon
Copyright Law is governed primarily by federal law nationwide — the deadlines, agencies and decisions below are how it plays out in Oregon 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 Oregon
Oregon state law
- Revenue and Taxation › Property Subject to Taxation; ExemptionsOR 307 § 307.020
Cited in 25 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Revenue and Taxation › Taxes Imposed Upon or Measured by Net IncomeOR 314 § 314.625
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Executive Branch; Organization › Administrative Procedures Act; Review of Rules; Civil PenaltiesOR 183 § 183.360
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Revenue and Taxation › Taxes Imposed Upon or Measured by Net IncomeOR 314 § 314.645
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- State Legislative Department and Laws › Legislative Service AgenciesOR 173 § 173.770
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Miscellaneous Matters Related to Government and Public Affairs › Records; Public Reports and MeetingsOR 192 § 192.345
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
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 Oregon.
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.