"(c) Anonymous Works, Pseudonymous Works, and Works Made for Hire. — In the case of an anonymous work, a pseudonymous work, or a work made for hire, the copyright endures for a term of 95 years from the year of its first publication, or a term of 120 years from the year of its creation, whichever expires first. If, before the end of such term, the identity of one or more of the authors of an anonymous or pseudonymous work is revealed in the records of a registration made for that work under subsections (a) or (d) of section 408, or in the records provided by this subsection, the copyright in the work endures for the term specified by subsection (a) or (b), based on the life of the author or authors whose identity has been revealed."
So even if some one is not claiming credit for it, it will still be under copyright. Orphan or not, anything under 100 years old could have a copyright on it.
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Date: 2008-05-11 06:32 am (UTC)So even if some one is not claiming credit for it, it will still be under copyright.
Orphan or not, anything under 100 years old could have a copyright on it.