How to recapture your copyrighted works

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As an artist, it's important to be aware of your copyright status. For many creators, once their work is published, they lose all control over it. However, there is a way for artists to regain copyright ownership of their work: by sending a notice of termination to the rights holder.

Under copyright law, an artist has the right to terminate any transfer or license of their copyright after a certain number of years. This termination period varies depending on when the copyright was originally transferred or licensed. For works published after 1978, the termination period is 35 years.

To recapture your copyright, you must first file a notice of termination with the Copyright Office. This notice must be filed within certain time limits, so it's important to act quickly. Once the notice is filed, you will have regain full copyright ownership of your work and will be able to license it as you see fit.

For many artists, this second chance at copyright ownership is a valuable opportunity to recapture control over their work. If you think you might be eligible to terminate a copyright transfer or license, be sure to consult with an attorney to learn more about your rights and how to protect them.

Call Vondran Legal®, the Copyright Law Firm at (877) 276-5084.