A Treatise Upon the Law of Copyright in the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the Crown,and in the United States of America Containing a Full Appendix of All Acts of Parliament International Conventions, Orders in Council, Treasury Minute and Acts of Congress Now in Force.

A legal treatise written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of copyright law as it pertains to both the UK and the United States, including detailed analyses of relevant statutes and case law. It serves as an essential guide for lawyers, publishers, and anyone involved with literary and artistic properties, particularly in understanding the complex nature of copyright law. At the start of the treatise, E. J. Macgillivray offers a preface outlining the challenges and intricacies of copyright law, which he finds to be one of the most complicated areas in legal statutes. He expresses a desire to construct a text that is thorough yet organized, hoping his work will clarify the subject for others. He acknowledges the persistent necessity for changes in copyright legislation, emphasizing the significance of understanding current laws due to ongoing discussions about their reform. The opening portion highlights his intent to shed light on copyright issues and prepare readers for future developments in the legal landscape of copyright.