Databases such as Hoovers will allow you to trace who took over the rights; often even Wikipedia will be able to tell you who acquired the assets when the company dissolved.
Logos are protected by trademark rather than copyright. Trademarks can be searched at the links below.
The best way to get a copyrighted photo release from a company no longer in business is through the copyright office. There office will have appropriate information on the owner of the copyright and contact information.
yes the company will be out of business it will still be sued
no longer in business
The Spruance Company is no longer in business.
The publisher, also called L'Illustration, is still in business. See the link below for contact information.
This company is no longer in business. Unfortunately, they made a business decision and decided to shut down their company.
By sending proof of the error to the lien holder (cancelled checks and bank/loan statements) and sending proof of the company no longer being in business.- most likely the business has/had an attorney I would start there. If there is a large amount of money involved you may need to hire an attorney to clear it.
A 1924 portrait is no longer in copyright. It is now more than 75 years old and is in the public domain. You do not need permission to reproduce it, and you cannot copyright it.
If it is no longer protected by copyright, there are no rights to obtain.
it can no longer be purchased as company has ended business.
They are no longer in business. The Noble Firearms Company operated from 1950 - 1970.
If the photographer died is the copyright void? The picture was taken 70 years ago, the studio is no longer in business, can the picture be copied?