Public Domain

Public Domain

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When the copyright protection of a certain work has expired, this work will become public domain. If a work has entered the public domain, it is no longer copyrighted and cannot be infringed upon.

Duration

In Europe, copyright expires 70 years after the creator of the work dies. In other countries, the duration of copyright may vary.

Choosing a Public Domain

As a creator of work, it is also possible to declare that you waive copyrights. In such a case, the work proceeds directly into the public domain. However, the creator holds his personality rights in this case.

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