Copyright Flashcards
1
Q
Copyright Length (Person)
A
70 years after the death of the last remaining author / composer.
2
Q
Copyright Length (Work for Hire)
A
120 years after date of creation
95 years after publication date
3
Q
Termination Date
A
January 1st of following expiration year
3
Q
Copyright Protection Act
A
Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, January 1999
4
Q
According to copyright law, at the point of creation, who is the person that is endowed / has total control over the copyright being used?
A
Publisher. (Publisher share = controlling portion)
4
Q
Termination of Transfer Time (Publication)
A
35th Year. 2-10 year reclaim notice. 5 year reclaim window.
4
Q
Termination of Transfer Time (Assignment)
A
40th Year. 2-10 year reclaim notice. 5 year reclaim window.
