Determining when a copyright expires, or has expired, is a very difficult process. Even for an intellectual property attorney.
My trademark prosecution flowchart was a real hit, and has helped a great many of my clients, so I thought I would do the same for copyright expirations. Of course, this is just general information, and if you have a copyright issue, you should contact an attorney with intellectual property knowledge.
Copyright Expiration Flowchart (PDF)
About Jonathan
Jonathan L.A. Phillips is a solo practitioner serving Peoria, Tazewell, Fulton and surrounding counties in central Illinois. While operating a general practice law firm and practicing in many areas, he emphasizes helping small and medium size businesses with everything from their everyday issues to major litigation and their intellectual property issues, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
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