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Advice on public domain rights

by peacepilgrim
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I'm wondering if anyone knows perhaps another forum the would have some experts on public domain vs copywrited materials.

Specifically, I have some audios dated back in '72 and earlier. They do not mention any form of copywriting, so I think they are public domain. I am considering branding them with my own website, etc. and then offering them. I'm trying to get clear on what my rights, obligations are and also if by my branding these with my own info; does that give me any kind of protection?

Thanks!
#advice #domain #public #rights
  • Profile picture of the author MrTech
    Not an expert and I don't play one on TV either, but my understanding is that copyright doesn't expire until 50 years after the author's death. Just because you can't find the copyright, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

    My belief is that it would be safe to say that '72 is nowhere near old enough to qualify as public domain, but again I am not a lawyer.
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  • Profile picture of the author tj
    Originally Posted by peacepilgrim View Post

    I'm wondering if anyone knows perhaps another forum the would have some experts on public domain vs copywrited materials.

    Specifically, I have some audios dated back in '72 and earlier. They do not mention any form of copywriting, so I think they are public domain. I am considering branding them with my own website, etc. and then offering them. I'm trying to get clear on what my rights, obligations are and also if by my branding these with my own info; does that give me any kind of protection?

    Thanks!
    Nope you do not have any chanced to use them - they are copyright protected.

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    • Profile picture of the author peacepilgrim
      Well then, perhaps paying a royalty to the copywrite holder is the answer. But what if there are no benefactors or how would I search for them? Thanks!
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        Sound recordings fall under a different set of rules.
        Fixed sound recordings fall under a different set of rules from music and lyrics.


        Some sound recordings before 1972 may fall under state anti-piracy guidelines or other laws, but those laws vary from state to state. A series of federal copyright laws protect fixed sound recordings made before February 15, 1972, until February 15, 2067. Sound recordings after February 15, 1972, are protected to varying degrees at least until 2043. A majority of sound recordings are protected until 2048, or longer, depending on the individual circumstances.
        The recordings probably have enough info contained in them to search for the originator - it may take some digging.
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    CopyRIGHT (not copywrite) - it is about the author's rights and yours to use it...
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  • Profile picture of the author Robert Bridgen
    The public domain rules change from country to country now 1972 you will find you cannot use it UNLESS if this was taken from a usa gov website that the taxpayers have paid to use or even been given to the public domain to do a search go to sites below
    Copyright Renewal Database: Simple search
    The Catalog of Copyright Entries
    U.S. Copyright Office - Search Copyright Records

    It will show if it has been registered if it is you cannot use it
    hope this helps
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