Index

Copyright Term Extension Act

Summary

Extended the duration of copyright protection in the U.S. by 20 years for both individual and corporate authors.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Protection for the life of the author plus 70 years
  • 02.
    Protection for 95 years from publication for works owned by corporations
  • 03.
    Right to prevent works from entering the public domain prematurely

Penalties

  • 01.
    Cease and desist orders for unauthorized use of older works
  • 02.
    Monetary damages for infringement of works that would have otherwise expired
  • 03.
    Impoundment of infringing articles

Verified Citations

CTEA of 1998

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