Copyright Term Extension
/ˈkɒpiraɪt tɜːrm ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A statutory or regulatory extension of the duration of copyright protection for creative works beyond the original term.
The Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 added 20 years to existing copyrights in the United States.
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- copyright term extension
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Commentary
This term primarily refers to legislative acts that prolong the protected period of copyrights, often impacting public domain availability and licensing considerations.
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