©opyright chronology.: Terms of U.S. Copyright: What You Need to Know TODAY

Works Created in 1978 or Later

Single Author: Life of Author, Plus 70 Years
Joint Authors: Life, Plus 70 Years After Last Surviving Author’s Death
Anonymous/Corporate: 95 Years After First Publication, or 120 Years
Authors/ Work Made for Hire: After First Date of Creation (whichever expires first)

Published 1964-1977: 95 Years After Date of First Publication with ©

Published 1923-1963: 28 Years After Date of First Publication with ©, plus 67 Years if Renewed

Published Before 1923: In Public Domain

Created Before 1978, but Not Published/Registered on 1/1/1978: Life Plus 70 Years, or 95/120, or Through 2002 (Whichever is Greater).

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