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Where do you find copyright information for old Scottish songs when the book is out of print?
The national library of the country in which the book was published likely has information on file.
How old must a book be before it is public domain?
It depends upon where it was published, when, the nationality and residence of the author and what copyright formalities were in effect at the time. For example, a book published prior to 1923 in the USA has no US copyright. A book published in the USA by a US author in 1923 with copyright notice and renewal is copyrighted for 95 years. A book published in 1972 without copyright notice never had any copyright. A book written in 1899 but NOT published has copyright until 120 years after creation.
Can I copyright my book of old songs if I use a song not in pd?
Assuming you have a license from the copyright holder to print the song in your book, you would hold the rights for the book as a compilation.
You want to copyrite your book of old songs you have songlyrics to a song not in pd do you have a right to copyrite your book?
You can only copyright a song if you are the song's author. You can't copyright someone else's song. Although the author can sell you their copyright.
Where can 'Leven Thumps and the Wrath of Ezra' be read in e-book form?
You likely won't find it, but if you do, it's been illegally pirated. The book is only five years old, and usually the only books you'll find will be those in the public domain, no longer protected by copyright.
Would it be legal to Copy from books that are 100 years old?
In general, if a book is more than 100 years old, it likely falls within the public domain and can be freely copied without infringing copyright laws. However, it is important to check the specific copyright laws in your jurisdiction, as some countries may have different rules regarding copyright duration.
How do you find the publishing date of an old book with no copyright information. See discussion for more info?
One way to determine the publishing date of an old book with no copyright information is to look for clues within the book itself, such as mentions of historical events, references to technologies or cultural elements that can help narrow down the time period. Additionally, you can consult library catalogs, book databases, or seek the expertise of a rare book dealer or librarian for further assistance in dating the book.
Can you copyright an item that has been reproduced from an antique?
You can copyright "new material." So in the case of a newly-illustrated old book, or an old poem set to new music, or a photograph of an old painting, the protection would not extend to the portion of the work that was in the public domain.
What is the copyright of Old Yeller?
The copyright is 1956
Can you publish music on YouTube without violating copyright laws?
copyright of music belongs to the sound recording company, composer and lyrics writer if the music is quite old (mozart etc) you can publish it, otherwise it is a copyright infringement to publish music on youtube without the owners permission The best way to avoid copyright infringement on YouTube is to post only content that is entirely your original work.
Is it a breach of copyright to sell prints from old books?
That depends on what you mean by "old". With a few exceptions, works published prior to 1923 are in the public domain and can be used freely without permission. Works after that date would have to be researched to determine their copyright status.
How old is copyright?
Modern copyright derives from the Statute of Anne, 1709.
