The copyright of a work lasts the life of the author plus 50 years from the end of the calendar year of death.
If there is more than one author, the above rule applies to the last author to die.
Government enacts laws (eg copyright laws). it is then the responsibility of the police to prosecute people who break these laws. It is therefore the responsibility of the creator of works to follow the copyright procedure for protecting these works as set out in law.
Any posting of the books online are in violation of copyright laws and illegal.
You cannot find these books legally online to print as that is against copyright laws.
Titles are an exception to copyright. Music, books and movies are able to use titles that have already been used.
Because both are members of the World Trade Organization, the US and Canada both have copyright laws based on the Berne Convention, so they overlap considerably. However, the US has extended protection for an additional 20 years.
In the short term, copyright encourages creators to create, by giving them the opportunity to derive income from their works. In the long term, copyright enriches the public domain, as protection on these works expire.
Nobody owns copyright of music written two hundred years ago. The copyright of anything published before 1923 is irrelevant as it has expired. Copyright in an unpublished work would also expire according to the laws of the country in which it was created. For comparison, in the USA, an old work previously unpublished but recently issued would have a copyright that does not expire until 2047.
The 1997 Copyright Act of Canada.
Yes. Copyright as a legal concept originated in the UK in the early 18th century to combat unregulated copying of books. Nowadays almost every country has their own version of copyright laws, and many are a part of international treaties to enforce copyright law amonst themselves.
Cookbook publishers are affected by the same laws that apply to other books. copyright laws, trademark laws, and contract laws. Other issues are laws concerning fair use of recipes and photographs.
Reading books online, violates copyright laws. As of March 2012, you can buy the Harry Potter books in e-book format.
In most countries, the copyright on a hymn expires 70 years after the death of the original author or composer. However, it is important to note that copyright laws can vary between countries, so it is advisable to consult the specific laws applicable in your jurisdiction.