Restoration of Copyright Protection
under URAA:
Its Impact on the
ASCAP Repertory
This is a current list of works in the ASCAP repertory to which copyright
protection has been restored for the balance of the current 75 year copyright
term, calculated from the year of original publication. This Restoration is
pursuant to the Uruguay Round Agreements Act of 1992 (URAA), which implements
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) Treaty. The Restoration
applies only to certain works first published abroad after 1920. For example,
much of the music of such prominent composers as Shostakovich, Prokofiev,
Stravinsky, and Khachaturian is now copyrighted in the United States. Effective
January 1, 1996, your ASCAP license authorizes non-dramatic performances of
these works.
These additional works further enhance ASCAP's position as the leading source
of performing rights for concert music.
This is a partial list of restored works based on information provided to
ASCAP by its members. ASCAP makes no representation as to its accuracy and
disclaims any liability for losses or risk that may be incurred directly or
indirectly from the use of the information provided in the list or from any
omissions. ASCAP expects to be notified of additional restored works. Updated
lists will be published periodically.
Please do not hesitate to email or call Allen Alexander at dirscelic@ascap.com
or (212) 621-6407 should you have any questions regarding this matter.
