first publication

first publication
The common law right of an author, sometimes spoken of as "copyright before publication." 18 Am J2d Copyr § 1. The earliest date when copies of the first authorized edition were placed on sale, sold, or publicly distributed by the proprietor of a copyright or under his authority. 17 USC § 26.

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