Newer model CD duplicators yes. Most however, are not equiped for these protections.
Copyright protections are required to be "for a limited time," but for many years, rightsholders were allowed to renew the copyright, that is to extend protection for a certain amount of time (typically 28 years in the US). Copyright renewal is not available on more recent materials (since 1978).
No, but recent translations may.
No, but recent translations may be.
There are hundreds of copyright disputes going on at this second. The vast majority are settled long before they get to court.
It varies from country to country, and also by your definition of a copyright law. In the US, in the strictest terms, the most recent copyright act was in 1976; however there is almost a steady stream of legislation that affects copyright.
It should be in the edition notice, also known as the copyright page, on the reverse of the title page.
India significantly amended its copyright act in June 2012. The amendment is linked below.
For bibliographic citation, you would want to use the most recent date.
Harry Potter is a recent series of books, and it has not been placed into public domain. Thus, it is subject to copyright.Harry Potter is a recent series of books, and it has not been placed into public domain. Thus, it is subject to copyright.Harry Potter is a recent series of books, and it has not been placed into public domain. Thus, it is subject to copyright.Harry Potter is a recent series of books, and it has not been placed into public domain. Thus, it is subject to copyright.
It varies from country to country. The most recent major change in US law was 1998.
There are copyright violations going on right now--hundreds, if not thousands. The vast majority are settled long before they reach the public eye.
Mostly (in recent history) its WW 1 and WW 2 record and the Holocaust.