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b11_
How old must a TV show be in order for it to be in the public domain?
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philo
b11_ said:
The ago of a show does not necessarily have meaning...
but here is a brief list
http://www.topiclink.com/info/article?page=5
R
Robocz033
Its not exactly the age. Its the copyright. Once the copyright expired (30
years usually) it can be distributed openly, unless it is renewed by the
original person.
years usually) it can be distributed openly, unless it is renewed by the
original person.
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b11_
Can a copyright be renewed again and again?
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HeyBub
b11_ said:
Copyrights extend from the date of publication to 50 (sometimes 70) years
beyond the author's death.
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Tim Slattery
HeyBub said:
Originally it was a term of 20-something years, with a renewal of
somethingorother. Then (1970s?)it became lifetime of author + 50
years, then +75 years.
Basically it's a mess. You need a forum where people who specialize
in this hang out. Or you need a lawyer.
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PNutts
It depends on the speed of the network of the person uploading to PirateBay. 
Thank you folks, I'll be here all week. Try the veal.
Thank you folks, I'll be here all week. Try the veal.