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Originally Posted by MarjaE
It doesn't have as many problems as life. But it still interferes with research. And it means people who grow up with a story can't necessarily share their take on the story. See the licensing issues around Star Wars and Middle Earth role-playing games. A shorter interval, 20 years or less, could reduce those issues.
P.S. And for derivative works after that period, a rule that the authors of the original works can re-use characters, ideas, etc. from any derivative works might also help.
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Let's say you are 30 years old. You've written 3 books. You have a wife and two kids. You die for whatever reason. Your books will help bring income to the family (hopefully).
I'm saying life+50 because of those that die early and have a family. also, by saying 50, we get free access to the mouse.
However, I'll drop that to 40 with stipulations. It has be under copyright when the author dies. And there will need to be copyright renewals every 20 years. So if the author wants, he/she can let the copyright lapse.