For works copyrighted before 1978, or by corporations, like many Disney cartoons, the protection lasts for 75 years from the date of the original copyright.

Its original copyrights were 1896 and 1897.

The creator (and original copyright holder) benefits, or expects to, from production and marketing capabilities far beyond those of the author.

He had died in 1967, so his original copyright had expired within the past twelve months.

It should be kept in mind that only the original copyright and any 1952 renewal are valid.

As a result, Cotonti is free of charge for both non-commercial and commercial use with respect of the original copyrights.

It is unknown who owns the original copyright on the game's source code making it impossible to release.

Hines can be heard saying, "Aw, play it till 1951", the year the original copyright was to expire.

Works copyrighted before 1978 or copyrighted by corporations, like many Disney cartoons, are protected for 75 years from the date of the original copyright.

As part of the contract, Motte paid Tooke for the original copyright to the work.