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Works are protected for the life of the author plus 70 years in the US.

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What is the duration of copyright in Canada?

Works in Canada are protected for the life of the author plus 50 years.


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How long is a book protected by copyright?

New works are protected for the life of the author plus 50 years in most countries; the US and a few others have extended this to 70 years.


What is the life of a copyright registered in US?

Works created since 1978 (and in the case of 1978-1989 works, published with notice) are protected for the life of the creator plus 70 years; corporate works are protected for 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is earlier.Works published with notice 1923-1977 and renewed are protected for 95 years from publication.


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What are the copyright laws in Jamaica?

As a signatory to Berne, Jamaica has similar laws to most other countries: works of sufficient creativity are automatically protected as soon as they are fixed, and are protected for the life of the author plus 50 years.


What are the rules for copyright older than ten years?

In the US, works from 1923-1977 are protected for 95 years, and works 1978-present are protected for the life of the creator plus 70 years. Other countries may vary from this, but all members of the World Trade Organization protected most works for the life of the creator plus 50 years at a minimum.


How long does a copyright of a signed work created after 1978 last?

It depends on the circumstances. Works published or registered before 1978 currently have a maximum copyright duration of 95 years from the date of publication, if copyright was renewed during the 28th year following publication. If a work was created prior to 1978 but not published until recently copyright protection may extent to 2047.As a sidenote works published before 1923 are in the public domain as are works created before 1964 & not properly renewed.


When does copyright on newspapers expire in the UK?

UK law doesn't seem to give a copyright term for corporate works, so it would appear that each article is protected for the life of the author plus 70 years. The published edition of the newspaper would be protected for 25 years.


What is the copyright law in China?

Work produced by a "citizen" is protected for his/her lifetime + 50 yearsWork produced by a company or other "legal entity" is 50 years post publicationPhotography & cinema are protected for 50 years from 1st public display if the work is not published or otherwise put on public display the copyright will cease to exist


How long does copyright last on a song in England?

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Is vintage Indian advertising in the public domain?

It depends on your definition of "vintage." Works without identifiable creators are protected for 60 years from publication; works with identifiable creators are protected for the life of the creator plus 60 years.