What is a copyright duration?
A copyright is a type of intellectual property that is owned by the creator of the work. The duration of a copyright in Florida is governed by the federal government, so it remains the same throughout the United States. Generally, a copyrighted work is protected for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. For works that are made for hire, meaning that the work was created by an employee within the scope of their employment, the copyright term is 95 years from the date of publication or 120 years from the date of creation, whichever is shorter. It’s important to note that the duration of a copyright may be extended due to certain events or conditions. Additionally, copyright protection does not last forever; after the copyright duration has expired, the work is in the public domain and can be used by anyone without the need to ask permission of the original author. When the copyright duration expires, the author’s exclusive right to exploit and/or license the work expires, and the original work is available to the public.
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