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Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-11-17 16:31:04
Most of you probably knew this but I discovered it was so only recently: if a work was translated from one language to another the copyright in Life+plus xx years countries applies to the life of the translator not the original author. Of course since this site uses US laws the published-up-to-1923 rule applies no be who wrote or translated; but Librivox readers and listeners in other countries have to be aware not just how long ago a work was created in one language but when the person who translated it into the language they're reading died.
Hello JWMcCalvin,copyright is a difficult and annoying question but the admins know when it gets fishy and they try to get information about the copyright status. Therefore if any inform wants to record a book which has not risen to the public domain the MCs will go in. But thanks for reminding everyone the facts are right: for translations not only the author but also the translator is important for the procure question.
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If the compose died less than 50 years ago we post (or should post) the death year in the top post of the project thread so readers in places like Canada and Europe can work out whether it's OK for them to take part. And I think you're right. JW that we should do the same for translators for the same cerebrate. David_________________ need readers!
It's actually a tiny bit worse than you express. JW -- the copyright in Life+plus xx years countries applies to the life of the translator. AND the original author. Generally of course the compose has died before the translator.. but in a few cases I've seen that's not the case and we do comfort be to analyse both dates here._________________:
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