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If it is no longer protected by copyright, there are no rights to obtain.

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Q: How do you obtain the rights to a book no longer under copyright?
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Is public domain copyright?

Public domain is the body of works no longer protected by copyright, which can be freely used by anyone for anything and it will not violate copyright law. However, some types of works include other rights such as trademarks or recognizable images of living individuals, which could be restricted under other laws.


How do you receive copyright approval if the publishing company is no longer in existence?

You will need to find out first if the material is still under copyright protection or if it has fallen into the public domain. If protected you will have to find out who was assigned the intellectual property rights when the company ceased operations. One you have located the rights owner you will need to contact them for permission to use the material


If copyright material does not fall under fair use can you use it?

If there is no "fair use" exception the only way to legally use copyrighted material is to obtain permision from the rights holder.


Whats copyright infringement?

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How can you get resell rights on your website?

You will find that most material on websites is protected under copyright. The website owner should be able to tell you who the copyright owner is. You would then negotiate a price with the copyright owner to allow you to use their material.


Where can you read Speak by Laurie Halse Online?

The book is still under copyright so it is illegal to obtain and read a copy of it online.


Under what circumstances would one require a copyright attorney?

"A copyright attorney provides legal counsel regarding copyright law. A copyright attorney could be an asset in assisting a client obtain and registering a copyright, transfering ownership of a copyright, helping avoid copyright violations, and protecting the client's own copyright. Although any attorney may counsel regarding copyright law, copyright attorneys can be a great asset where specific copyright issues are addressed."


How do you get permission to recite Casey at the bat?

You need to obtain permission from the copyright holder to recite "Casey at the Bat" in public. The poem is still under copyright protection, so you would need to contact the appropriate rights holder or licensing agency to secure the necessary permissions.


Can parent get inheritance from son if parent relinquished parental rights?

No. Inheriting from a deceased child is a parental right under the state laws of intestacy. If you relinquished your parental rights you no longer have any.No. Inheriting from a deceased child is a parental right under the state laws of intestacy. If you relinquished your parental rights you no longer have any.No. Inheriting from a deceased child is a parental right under the state laws of intestacy. If you relinquished your parental rights you no longer have any.No. Inheriting from a deceased child is a parental right under the state laws of intestacy. If you relinquished your parental rights you no longer have any.


Are all citizens guaranteed equal rights under copyright laws?

Not necessarily, because not all citizens create original works.


Is Miranda no longer necessary to insure a suspects rights under the fifth amendment?

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Which license prevails if code stating all rights reserved is put into a public GPL repository by the author or his later employer?

The term "All Rights Reserved" no longer has any meaning because all of the countries it applied to became members of the Berne Union by 2000. All rights reserved is a copyright notice, it is not a license. If the work states it is under the GPL then the terms of that license apply.