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Originally Posted by j.p.s
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Just the Bono part. The 1976 copyright act was the one that brought US copyright law into line with the Berne Convention. This established copyright at life plus 50 and codified the Fair Use doctrine. The 1998 law (also known as the Micky Mouse Protection Act) extended copyright to life plus 70. The 76 copyright act was the toe in the door, the 98 copyright act kicked the door open.