Interesting Fact of the Day:Copyright Law for Music

1. For music registered before January 1, 1923, the 75-year copyright protection has expired and these musical works are in the public domain.

2. For music registered before January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for 95 years from the date the copyright was secured.

3. For music composed after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for 70 years beyond the death of the longest surviving composer, and then the song becomes part of the public domain.

Source: PDInfo.com