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2014

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"This Handbook is intended as an educational tool to describe generally when a work created in the United States between January 31, 1923 and December 31, 1977—the range of dates that covers most works that were created under the Copyright Act of 1909 (“1909 Act”) and that may still be protected by copyright—is likely to be protected by copyright today and when it is likely to be in the public domain."

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"NO LEGAL ADVICE: This Handbook provides general legal information about how to evaluate the copyright status of works created in the United States between January 1, 1923 and December 31, 1977. It does not apply this information to any individual work or specific situation; it is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. Using this Handbook does not create an attorney-client relationship. This Handbook also is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to making works available to the public. The authors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this Handbook and recommend that you consult a lawyer if you are unsure of how the information in this Handbook applies to your particular facts."

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"This Handbook is intended as an educational tool to describe generally when a work created in the United States between January 31, 1923 and December 31, 1977—the range of dates that covers most works that were created under the Copyright Act of 1909 (“1909 Act”) and that may still be protected by copyright—is likely to be protected by copyright today and when it is likely to be in the public domain."