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How can you check whether a book which had a copyright in the US in 1974 has a copyright in the UK?
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Most signatories to the Berne convention have very similar copyright laws, and are required to give other signatories' works the same protection as works of its own nationals. Therefore, a book published in the US in 1974 would be protected in the UK for the life of the author plus 70 years.
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Amont other things, it can give one the general age of the book and can be the only indication on whether it is a first edition or not. Even when looking at text books, editions vary and some are out of date.
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The cost of a copyright for a book?
Copyright fees in the US range from $30 USD to $220 USD.
Why can't writers copyright their own book?
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Copyright exists as soon as the book is finished and it is not necessary to formally register with the US copyright office before publication.
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1967- copyright renewed 1995
What is the rule book for Copyright Issues in India?
Copyright Act, 1957, and Copyright Rules, 1958, as amended.
How can you copyright a book with a future date?
You cannot copyright a book with a future date. Copyright applies automatically as soon as the work is set in "permanent form," which usually means when it is written in draft. Copyright continues until 75 years after the death of the author. No actions are needed to obtain this property right. However, in the US, protecting your copyright in a book can be easier if the copyright statement appears in the front of the book.
