Copyright Law

For the purposes of parody of the song itself, changes to lyrics may be considered fair use. Other changes, including parody of something other than the song itself, would require permission from the copyright holder. Permission is also needed to add vocals to a song that has none.

Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from before 1923 are in the public domain; works of Dashiell Hammett will be protected through 2041.

However, copyright in fictional characters is even more complicated than copyright in the works they inhabit. See the links below for a discussion.

"Stormbreaker," written by Anthony Horowitz, was first published in 2000.

No. There was no copyright law comparable to ours in Shakespeare's day.

However, the introduction, preface, notes and so on which are probably printed with your copy of the play likely are copyright, since they are modern.

Yes, the works of H. P. Lovecraft are in the public domain in the United States as he passed away in 1937, more than 70 years ago. This means that his characters and stories can be freely used by anyone without needing permission or facing copyright issues.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee was copyrighted in 1960.

The original English text of Beowulf was published in an unknown time. What is known for sure is that it was written sometime between the year 975 and 1025.

Yes, "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus is in the public domain. It was published in 1883 and has since passed into the public domain, meaning it is free for anyone to use, quote, or reproduce without needing permission.

A poem is considered a form of literary work and is protected under copyright law as a creative expression of ideas and emotions. The specific arrangement of words and unique structure of the poem are what is protected, rather than the ideas or themes themselves.

In the United States, a poem is automatically copyrighted once it is fixed in a tangible form, such as being written down. You do not need to include the copyright symbol or "All Rights Reserved" to establish copyright. However, including this information can help deter potential infringement and strengthen your legal position if a copyright dispute arises.

Lord of the Flies was first published in England in 1954.

Yes it is.

The poem, The Highway Man was written by the British poet Alfred Noyes, who was a Professor of Modern English Literature at Princeton University. He was born in 1880 and died in 1958. This poem, The Highway Man is a literary ballad in the narrative style and became famous for the rhythm of galloping horse hoof beats in it. Considering the year of the poet's death, the poem is naturally copyrighted. And what is the interest?

The copyright holder of Octavio Paz's poems would be his estate or designated literary executor, typically a family member or organization tasked with managing his literary works and licensing their use.

You can read free vampire books online by connecting to a public library. You may have to download a reading app to view the books, but many public library systems now have online books to check out for free.

Written in 1871, the poem is in the public domain. Lear's 1888 illustrations are also in the public domain.

The nursery rhyme "Star light, star bright" has been dated to the late 19th century. It is believed to be of American origin. Due to its age the original rhyme is in the public domain and can be used without restriction

You can copyright it - just by putting the copyright symbol (a circle with a C inside) on your poem with the date. Like --> Mary Jones(symbol here)2008. Otherwise it's around $10.

To copyright your literary work in India, you can register it with the Copyright Office or mail a copy to yourself and keep it unopened as proof of creation date. To get published, you can approach publishers directly with your manuscript or consider self-publishing through platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing or Notion Press.

You can find an English translation of Su Dong-po's poem "Chibi Fu" in various poetry anthologies, online poetry databases, or through academic publications on Chinese poetry. Translations may vary in style and accuracy, so it's recommended to consult multiple sources for a comprehensive understanding of the poem.

Yes, Where's Wally (known as Where's Waldo in the United States) is copyrighted worldwide as intellectual property of Martin Handford. The character and book series are protected by copyright laws to prevent unauthorized use and distribution.

"The Ugly Duckling" is a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen and was first published in 1843. As a work that was published before 1924, it is in the public domain, meaning that the copyright has expired and it is free for public use.

It varies from country to country. The minimum for members of the World Trade Organization is the life of the creator plus 50 years; the US and several other countries have extended this to life plus 70 years.

The stories are in the public domain, but various translations, adaptations, and performances can still be protected. For example, the 1963 book adapted by Oscar Weigel and illustrated by Roberta Carter, was renewed in 1991, and is controlled by Price Stern Sloan.

It takes place in 1687 in state of Coneticut. The town was a Puriton town.

Photoplay magazine may still be under copyright protection, as the magazine likely contains original photographs, articles, and other content that are protected by copyright law. It is best to check the copyright status of specific issues of Photoplay magazine to determine if they are still protected.