2007-07-13 10:08:09 · 6 answers · asked by Silvia R 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the US 75 years after death but it can be renewed by the copyright holders heirs.
2007-07-13 10:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The copyright expiration date has nothing to do with the date that they die. I believe the copyright expires 75 years after it is issued.
2007-07-13 17:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes 70 years after they die.
2007-07-13 17:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by punkin101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
70 years
2007-07-13 17:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by Rocko Barbella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
75 years for an individual. Once a copyright falls into corporate hands, though, it can generally be perpetuated indefinitely.
2007-07-13 17:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't upon death, the heirs can inherit the rights.
2007-07-13 17:11:16 · answer #6 · answered by Steve C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋