a perennial favorite topic of debate. sound off in the replies.

  • influence1123@psychedelia.ink
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    I think that’s how it originally was until Disney realized they were gonna lose Mickey Mouse after Walt Disney died and single handedly got copyright law rewritten in their favor.

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      Copyright Act of 1790
      Term of 14 years
      Renewal of 14 years

      Copyright Act of 1831
      Term extended to 28 years
      Renewal of 14 years

      Copyright Act of 1909
      Term of 28 years
      Renewal extended to 28 years

      Copyright Act of 1976
      Life of the author, plus 50 years (generally)
      75 years from date of publication or 120 years from date of creation (anonymous works, pseudonymous works, and works made for hire)

      Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (1998)
      Life of the author, plus 70 years (generally)
      95 years from date of publication or 120 years from date of creation (anonymous works, pseudonymous works, and works made for hire)

      Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (1998) is what Disney was able to lobby for to extend the life of Mickey for another 20 years. It expires in 2024. But trademark will still be valid.