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Originally Posted by pdurrant
But is that your ideal, or just what you'd agree as a compromise to try to get corporate backing?
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What I'd settle for as a compromise.
On the one hand I understand where Disney is coming from. The mouse is their brand and they don't want people making cartoons, etc. with him, Minnie, etc. that they don't approve of. But the length of copyright has gotten ridiculous and in order for them to keep Mickey and co this has resulted in unintended consequences for other things. Plus they own so many franchises now it is ridiculous.
I think 30 year initial with the option to renew once for 20 years should be the limit. Nice even numbers for easy adding. If something is a big money maker or discovered later in the initial time period, the option for a one-time renewal will allow for more cash for the creator and their heirs. 50 years on the outside should be long enough.