In the US copyright protection generally lasts until the end of the calendar year 70 years past the death of the author.
the copyright date is 2005
* because of life
Term of copyright is for the life of the creator plus 70 years.
Websites typically give the copyright date as the current year.
Until 2005, works were protected for the life of the creator plus 50 years. This was extended to life plus 70 years, but copyright was not revived on works that were already in the public domain.
Yes, "It's a Wonderful Life" is protected under copyright law. The film was first released in 1946, so it is still within the copyright protection period.
"Life plus 20 years" refers to the duration of copyright protection, which lasts for the life of the creator plus an additional 20 years after their death. This means that the copyright on a work remains in effect for 20 years after the creator passes away.
1995, AETV.
1928, Grosset & Dunlap.
The life of the artist plus 70 years.
The life of the artist plus 70 years.
Yes; current copyright term is based on the life of the author, so the date is immaterial. For corporate works, however, term is based on the copyright date, so printing the date on the material would be extremely helpful.