Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

Public domain

There is a book that I want to make into a script. The book was last published in 1934 and was also made into a movie that same year. Reguarding to rights. Is it considered Public Domain or does someone still own the rights?


Asked on 2/07/03, 2:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Keith E. Cooper Keith E. Cooper, Esq.

Re: Public domain

Without knowing the name of the book and the author, it is impossible to answer this question. Copyrights from that period may vary depending upon a number of factors.

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Answered on 2/10/03, 5:51 pm
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Public domain

When did the author die?

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Answered on 2/08/03, 6:47 pm


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