Engraving Copyright Act

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Engraving Copyright Act

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The passing of the Engraving Copyright Act in 1735 (often called the Hogarth Act) extended intellectual-property law from literature to the visual arts and proved to be a vital step in maintaining artistic quality within London’s nascent market.
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The passing of the Engraving Copyright Act in 1735 (often called the Hogarth Act) extended intellectual-property law from literature to the visual arts and proved to be a vital step in maintaining artistic quality within London’s nascent market.
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