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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward
 Could you provide more information on the copyright expansion? The last I heard of was life + 95. is it now further?  |
From gov site:
How long does a copyright last?
The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. For an anonymous work, a pseudonymous work, or a work made for hire, the copyright endures for a term of 95 years from the year of its first publication or a term of 120 years from the year of its creation, whichever expires first. For works first published prior to 1978, the term will vary depending on several factors. To determine the length of copyright protection for a particular work, consult
chapter 3 of the Copyright Act (title 17 of the
United States Code). More information on the term of copyright can be found in
Circular 15a,
Duration of Copyright, and
Circular 1,
Copyright Basics.
See
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/ for all the info you need.
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