Public Domain Books - Reuse Them for Profit
by Cathy Stucker
Books in the public domain are not covered by copyright. This means that you may freely use the text in these books without permission. Read more
How to Investigate the Public Domain Status of a Work
by Cathy Stucker
This is a simplified explanation of how to determine if a work is in the public domain and not covered by copyright. It is intended to be a useful guide to copyright and public domain under U.S. law, but not to substitute for legal advice. In countries outside the U.S., consult with the copyright authority in your country. Read more
How Books Enter the Public Domain
by Cathy Stucker
There are many books and other works that are no longer covered by copyright, or were never subject to copyright.
Under current U.S. Copyright Law, most new books and other works are protected by copyright for the duration of the author’s life plus 70 years. However, it is possible to find many previously published works that may be freely used because they are in the public domain. Read more
Books in the Public Domain
by Cathy Stucker
Public domain books are those for which no copyright exists. This may be because the books were never covered by copyright, or the copyright has expired. Public domain information can be useful in creating your next book. Read more
Copyright Protection - What Is Not Protected?
by Cathy Stucker
According to the U.S. Copyright office, there are several categories of material that are generally not eligible for federal copyright protection. These include: Read more
Copyright - What You Should Know
There are many myths and misunderstandings about copyright. Copyright law can be complex, but there are a few basic things you should know about copyright. Read more