Duration of Copyright

Copyright in a literary, musical or artistic work lasts until 50 years after the death of the author. For works that remain unpublished during the life of the author, copyright lasts until 50 years from the beginning of the year subsequent to the year of first publication.

Published Editions, Sound Recordings and Films are protected for 50 years from the beginning of the year subsequent to the year of first publication.

Broadcasts are protected for 50 years from the beginning of the year subsequent to the year of first broadcast.

Performers' rights subsist until 50 years from the beginning of the year subsequent to the year in which the live performance was given.