Copyright Duration in the United Kingdom
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The copyright duration in the UK is governed by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended. The duration of copyright protection in the UK varies depending on the type of work and when it was created.
Literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic works: Copyright protection for these works typically lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years after his death. If there are multiple authors, the duration is calculated based on the death of the last surviving author.
Sound recordings and performances: Copyright in sound recordings and performances also lasts for 70 years from the end of the year in which they were first released or performed.
Films: Copyright in films lasts for 70 years from the end of the year in which the last surviving author, director, or screenplay author dies.
Broadcasts: Copyright in broadcasts lasts for 50 years from the end of the year in which the broadcast was made.
Typographical arrangements: Copyright in typographical arrangements, such as the layout or design of a published edition, lasts for 25 years from the end of the year in which the edition was first published.
It is important to note that these durations apply to works created on or after 1 January 1996. For works created before this date, different rules may apply. Additionally, copyright protection can be subject to specific circumstances or extensions based on international agreements or legislative changes.
Literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic works: Copyright protection for these works typically lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years after his death. If there are multiple authors, the duration is calculated based on the death of the last surviving author.
Sound recordings and performances: Copyright in sound recordings and performances also lasts for 70 years from the end of the year in which they were first released or performed.
Films: Copyright in films lasts for 70 years from the end of the year in which the last surviving author, director, or screenplay author dies.
Broadcasts: Copyright in broadcasts lasts for 50 years from the end of the year in which the broadcast was made.
Typographical arrangements: Copyright in typographical arrangements, such as the layout or design of a published edition, lasts for 25 years from the end of the year in which the edition was first published.
It is important to note that these durations apply to works created on or after 1 January 1996. For works created before this date, different rules may apply. Additionally, copyright protection can be subject to specific circumstances or extensions based on international agreements or legislative changes.
