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rwahlgren
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 Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 22:14 Post subject: Copyright's |
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| So how long do they last? And how do you know if they are still in effect? |
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kmccutcheon
Joined: 13 Jul 2003
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Location: Huntsville, Alabama USA
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 05:51 Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | So how long do they last? |
It depends on when and where the work was created, published or registered. Please see Circular 15a at
http://www.copyright.gov/circs
| Quote: | | And how do you know if they are still in effect? |
You have to search (or pay someone to search) the Copyright Office records. Circular 1 includes information on how to do the search:
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/
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fbarrett
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Location: Lakewood, Colorado
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Having been in the magazine editing and publishing business for 30 years, I often ran into old photographs or articles that I wanted to reproduce. Even when the copyright has expired, it is only common courtesy to contact the writer or photographer for permission. Stories and photographs were often sold for one-time use only, the original rights remaining with the creator. A diligent search (via the creator or the publisher) will usually turn up some connection. If not, you can opt to proceed at your own risk, but...
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