Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York
Given these facts, is the book in the public domain?
An English author first publishes a book in England in 1922, dies in 1947, and the first American publication is in 1997, is this work in the public domain?
Asked on 3/28/00, 7:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Howard
Richard Howard & CO
Re: Given these facts, is the book in the public domain?
NO
Not until 2018 under english law which would presumably be enforced if the estate sued in the US
Answered on 3/30/00, 11:31 am
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