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Originally Posted by HarryT
Hi Mark,
Under the 1709 act, there was an initial term of 14 years, which could optionally be extended by the author for a further 14 years, for a total of 28 years.
Cheers,
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Thank-you, Harry. I could not read the thing without my eyes glazing over. I have, however, found myself a
decent link for explication, and it states it thus (in line with your statement):
"For existing works, authors or their assigns were granted the exclusive right of publication for 21 years from the effective date of April 10, 1710. For new works, the right ran for 14 years from the date of publication; the author, if living at the expiration of such term, was granted the privilege of renewal for 14 more years."
(
Copyright Law & Practice, William F. Patry)
Cheers,
Marc