Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New Jersey

I'm a writer about to self-publish my first novel. In it, I quote two lines from a poem that was last published, as far as I've been able to determine, in 1928 in the U.K. The author's estate maintains a website but offers only an email address for contact information, and the address no longer works. I keep hitting dead ends trying to acquire permission to quote from this poem. Can you help me? Thank you.


Asked on 7/28/10, 12:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

The copyright may have expired, especially if it's that old. Consult with a copyright attorney in your area for specific advice.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

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Answered on 8/02/10, 1:54 pm


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