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Yes! Works of the federal government, such as the great photos NASA makes available are free of copyright protection. Works prior to 1923, such as all of Shakespeare's works, are not protected. There are probably more unprotected works in the world than protected things.
What else can I help you with?
Where can you download The Hobbit for free?
It has not been released in an electronic format. Anything you find free on the internet would be a violation of copyright.
Are the covers provided copyright free?
No, the covers provided are not copyright free.
Where can you download free music legally?
From a CD you previously purchased. Copyright law would prohibit anything else.
Can you copyright a name for free?
Yes, You can CopyRight a domain name for Free.... Just type "CopyRight a Name for Free" at the top of the page.... Choose wisely!
How do you copyright pictures online?
You don't DO anything for copyright. It is free and automatic in over 160 countries that belong to the Berne Convention, including the USA. You can optionally use the copyright notice to remind people you own the copyright. You can optionally register your copyright if you're planning to sue someone for infringement in US federal courts.
Can you put a copyright symbol on anything?
No, you cannot put a copyright symbol on anything. Copyright protection applies only to original works that are fixed in a tangible form of expression.
Did copyright have anything to do with the CD?
Copyright significantly predates the CD, but nearly all CDs are protected by copyright.
Why is copyright-free used?
Using copyright-free materials is much cheaper and easier than negotiating for a license with the copyright holder of a protected work.
Are song covers copyright free?
No, song covers are not copyright free. Covering a song without permission from the original copyright holder can lead to legal issues.
What is to free?
Free of copyright restrictions (generally speaking).
Does buying a song make it copyright free?
No. If you buy a recording, you only have the right to listen to it yourself, in private. Anything else requires additional permission.
How is Text copyright free?
Text is not copyright-free unless it was created or published so long ago that the copyright has expired, or if the text does not qualify as having sufficient "creative work of original authorship" to trigger any copyright protection.
