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  • BrikoX@vlemmy.net
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    1 year ago

    Copyright Act of 1790
    Term of 14 years
    Renewal of 14 years

    Copyright Act of 1831
    Term extended to 28 years
    Renewal of 14 years

    Copyright Act of 1909
    Term of 28 years
    Renewal extended to 28 years

    Copyright Act of 1976
    Life of the author, plus 50 years (generally)
    75 years from date of publication or 120 years from date of creation (anonymous works, pseudonymous works, and works made for hire)

    Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (1998)
    Life of the author, plus 70 years (generally)
    95 years from date of publication or 120 years from date of creation (anonymous works, pseudonymous works, and works made for hire)

    Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (1998) is what Disney was able to lobby for to extend the life of Mickey for another 20 years. It expires in 2024. But trademark will still be valid.