Explains how to find and use creative works without permission or fees, describing how to recognize whether or not a work is in the public domain.
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Introduction to the public domain The use and abuse of copyright Writings Music Art : Original works of art Art reproductions Photography Movies and television : Films Television programs Sources of public domain films and TV programs Computer software Architecture Maps Choreography Databases and collections : Databases Collections of public domain works Titles Public domain elements in copyrighted writings Copyrights restored from the public domain The public domain outside the United States The internet and the public domain Copyright protection: how long does it last? Copyright notice requirements Traps for the unwary: trademark and publicity rights Researching copyright office records What if a work is not in the public domain? Help beyond this book.