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Answered 2007-03-24 05:12:41
Generally, no. However, Congress occasionally changes the law to give back copyright to lapsed works. Detailed information on laws, procedures, etc. and forms for copyright are on the Copyright Office website.
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Can you copyright?
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright.
Can you own an expired copyright?
Once copyright term expires, the material enters the public domain.
How you get copyright?
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright.
Where does copyright apply?
Copyright applies to works of sufficient creativity once they are fixed in a tangible medium.
What did Simon bolivar hope to accomplish?
To destroy the Spaniards and reestablish the republican government that once formed the confederation of Venezuela
Which spelling is correct re establish or reestablish when used as an action verb?
reestablish
Is the nyan cat song copyrighted?
It almost certainly is. Any piece of work is copyright by the person who created it; they can choose to put it in the public domain or license it under a permissive license; and if they don't act to protect their copyright it can become diluted to the point that it is no longer enforceable. So there is a chance that the Nyan Cat song's copyright has lapsed, but it is not safe to assume that.
How do you copyright art?
Works are automatically protected once they are fixed, but you can register your art with the copyright office if you wish.
What do you need to get a copyright?
Once your work is fixed (written down, recorded, etc.) it is automatically protected by copyright.
What do you need to do to get copyright?
Once your work is fixed (written down, recorded, etc.), it is automatically protected by copyright.
Is Peter Pan public domain?
It's still under copyright in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (until 2013), Colombia (2018), Spain (2018), and Mexico (2038). Everywhere else, the copyright has lapsed. However, special legislation in the UK grants Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (which Barrie gave the copyright to) the perpetual right to collect royalties.
What is the definition of lapsed?
Lapsed means that you have run out of time or expired. For example, the extended warranty you purchased for your Ford F 150 has lapsed so the repairs for your new transmission will be out of pocket.
What does not in copyright mean?
Once copyright protection has expired, a work enters the public domain, where it can be freely used and adapted.
Do you have to do anything to be protected by copyright?
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright.
Can anyone give me the complete copy of the Story Ang Pulahan or The Pulahan by Vicente Sotto?
Have you tried gutenberg.org yet? Project Gutenberg has many, many works that are either copywrite free, or lapsed copyright
Can you cancel a policy that has lapsed?
If thee policy has already lapsed, there is no active policy to cancel. It means that it is already cancelled.
Is the story 'Peter Pan' in the public domain?
It's still under copyright in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (until 2013), Colombia (2018), Spain (2018), and Mexico (2038). Everywhere else, the copyright has lapsed. However, special legislation in the UK grants Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (which Barrie gave the copyright to) the perpetual right to collect royalties.
What is the process of obtaining a copyright?
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright; no action is required.
Why can't writers copyright their own book?
Once you have written a book, it is copyright to you. All writers copyright their own books.
How do you copyright a newsletter?
Once it is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected.
Do you need to pay a fee to have copyright recognised?
No, your copyright is automatically applied once the work is created in a tangible form, such as written, recorded, etc.
What is another word for missed?
lapsed
What is the root word for lapsed?
LAPSE
Do you need to copyright a novel before sending out manuscripts?
Once the work is fixed in a tangible format, it is automatically protected by copyright; no additional action is required.
Does copyright end once the person dies?
No. Under current US copyright law protection continues 70 years past the death of the original author.
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