That depends on how long you last.  If the work was created after January 1, 1978, then the copyright lasts for the life of the Author plus seventy (70) years.  If it was a joint work (two or more Authors contributed), the copyright lasts for the life of the last […]

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Obtaining copyright protection by mailing your work to yourself and not opening the envelope is an urban myth. Although you may have a postmark showing the date of mailing, it is not a substitute for registration. It’s a waste of time and money because it has no legal benefits for infringement lawsuits. […]

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