In short: no. Here's the thing:
Appalachian Spring comprises two separate works: the score by Aaron Copland and the choreography by Martha Graham. Because Graham was more artist than businesswoman, there was a long period of her creativity where the rights were not clearly assigned to the company (assuming that they were works created for hire in Graham's capacity as an employee). Copland, on the other hand, was represented by a publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, so his score IS subject to copyright, and since Copland didn't die until 1990, the first copyright renewal on the score isn't due for some time. In fact, thanks to the 1998 Sonny Bono act, the term of copyright for the score is some 95 years from the date of original publication, meaning that while the choreography is in the public domain and has been for some time, the score won't be in the public domain until somewhere around 2036, assuming that the copyright is not renewed (and it's highly unlikely that it won't be).
The ensuing portion of the earlier answer is correct with regard to the choreography, but the music is Copland's work, not Graham's:
This is the first time that "Appalachian Spring" will be danced by a company other than the Graham company since the pivotal federal court ruling last year that awarded rights to a majority of Graham's ballets to the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance. "Appalachian Spring" and other works were designated as "in the public domain" by the Southern District of New York Judge Miriam Cederbaum.
The 19th century novel "Dracula" is in the public domain, and short phrases such as names are not protected by copyright.
Ohhh yes. Anything Disney is copyrighted. The basic character and story of Cinderella was first recorded in the 16th century, and as such is in the public domain. However, as the first answer implies, contemporary interpretations of the story are usually protected.
Plays up to and including Back to Methuselah are in the public domain. The remainder are in the public domain in life+50 countries, but protected in life+70 countries (which includes the US). The administrator for these later plays is the Society of Authors, as agent for the Shaw Estate.
The original novel is in the public domain, but the various movie versions are still protected.
The character of Superman is trademarked and so long as it is "vigorously defended" and does not attain generic status through dilution, can be maintained virtually forever.The copyrights to the expressions of the various Superman entities (comics, cartoons, movies, radio programs) are, in most cases, owned by the original artists/authors (a notable exception is the Max Fleisher Studio cartoons, which were not renewed and have lapsed into public domain status). Those copyrights will eventually reach the public domain but not for some time. Under current US Copyright Law the artwork for the original appearance of Superman (Action Comics #1 June 30, 1938) is not scheduled to be in the public domain until 2033 (95 years post publication).The time before something goes into public domain is generally twenty years. However, time is not the only factor involved. If the publisher, artists, creator, movie company, or anyone else renews the copyrights or trademarks, then it will be that much longer. Pretty much, as long as Superman continues to be a large source of income, there will be someone renewing the rights keeping it from going into public domain.
Center for the Public Domain was created in 1999.
Union for the Public Domain was created in 1996.
Yes, the Wilhelm Scream is in the public domain.
One can find pictures of puppies that are considered to be in the public domain on public domain picture collection websites. These are a few of those: Wikimedia, PublicPhoto, Pixabay, PD photo, Photos Public Domain, Picdrome, Alegri Photos, Free Photo Gallery, Public-Domain-Photos, 4Free Photos, Free Stock Image Site, Public Domain Files,Public Domain Depot, Open Galleries, Free Images Collection, Free Digital Photos, Public Domain Photo, Project Public Domain Pictures.
Public Domain pictures are images, photographs, or pieces of art that are free from copyright regulation; this makes them public domain. Companies such as Public Domain Image and Public Domain Pictures offer access to images for free. Other great companies are USA government website, as many of their images are public domain, and PD Images.
Yes - all questions and answers on this site are in the public domain. Even your profile is in the public domain (though only you can edit it !)
All of Shakespeare's plays are in the public domain. Pygmalion is in the public domain. I'm sure there are many, many more too!
The question is domain public Vendor Peanut the is? Your welcome :)
yes KING KONG IS PUBLIC DOMAIN.
is dreaming of a white christmas public domain
Public domain materials have no limitations.
Written laws, as works of the government, are in the public domain.